Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
damage/loss
Usage: ζημία, -ας, ἡ [in LXX for עָנַשׁ; עֹנֶשׁ ni. and cognate forms ;] damage, loss: Act.27:10, 21 Php.3:8; opposite to κέρδος, Php.3:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2209
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
7
Strong's G2209 Quick Answer
Strong's G2209 ζημία (zemia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. zemia (dzay-mee'-ah) n. 1. detriment [probably akin to the base of G1150 (through the idea of violence)] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include loss and damage. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- zemia (dzay-mee'-ah) n. 1. detriment [probably akin to the base of G1150 (through the idea of violence)]
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- loss and damage
Meaning and Definition
zemia (dzay-mee'-ah) n. 1. detriment [probably akin to the base of G1150 (through the idea of violence)] KJV: damage, loss See also: G1150
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2209. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2209 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render zemia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
loss
Acts 27:21
3×
damage
Acts 27:10
How Strong's G2209 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2209 (ζημία) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Esdras 8:24 — ζημίᾳ
- 4 Kingdoms 23:33 — ζημίαν
- 2 Maccabees 4:48 — ζημίαν
- Proverbs 34:12 — ζημίαν
Strong's G2209 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2209 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
Strong's G2209 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Pharaoh Neco removed him to Riblah in the land of Hamath, so that he should not reign in Jerusalem; and imposed a tribute on the land, a hundred talents of silver, and a hundred talents of gold.
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
Strong's G2209 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And whosoever shall transgress the law of thy God, and of the king, shall be punished diligently, whether it be by death, or other punishment, by penalty of money, or by imprisonment.
Thus they that followed the matter for the city, and for the people, and for the holy vessels, did soon suffer unjust punishment.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2209.
And Pharaoh Neco removed him to Riblah in the land of Hamath, so that he should not reign in Jerusalem; and imposed a tribute on the land, a hundred talents of silver, and a hundred talents of gold.
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
And whosoever shall transgress the law of thy God, and of the king, shall be punished diligently, whether it be by death, or other punishment, by penalty of money, or by imprisonment.
Thus they that followed the matter for the city, and for the people, and for the holy vessels, did soon suffer unjust punishment.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2209, grouped by book.
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2209 FAQ
What does zemia (ζημία) mean?
Zemia (Strong's G2209) is a Greek word most simply glossed "damage". zemia (dzay-mee'-ah) n. 1. detriment [probably akin to the base of G1150 (through the idea of violence)]
How many times is zemia (ζημία) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G2209 across 7 books.
Where can I study zemia (ζημία) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2209 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate zemia (ζημία)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as loss and damage. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2209 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2209, with linked reader references where each row is available.