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Strong's G2210 ζημιόω (zemioo)

Zemioo means “injure” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2210 — zaqaph (“life”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2210
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 10

Strong's G2210 Quick Answer

Strong's G2210 ζημιόω (zemioo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. zemioo (dzay-mee-oh'-o) v. 1. to injure 2. (reflexively or passively) to experience detriment It has 13 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include lose, cast, and receive. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
zemioo (dzay-mee-oh'-o) v. 1. to injure 2. (reflexively or passively) to experience detriment
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
lose, cast, and receive

Meaning and Definition

zemioo (dzay-mee-oh'-o) v. 1. to injure 2. (reflexively or passively) to experience detriment [from G2209] KJV: be cast away, receive damage, lose, suffer loss Root(s): G2209

Original Word
ζημιόω
Transliteration
zemioo
Derivation
Root: ζημία R1: 2209
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2210. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to lose

Usage: ζημόω, -ῶ (ζημία), [in LXX chiefly for עָנַשׁ ;] to damage. Pass., to suffer loss, forfeit, lose: absol., 1Co.3:15; before ἐν, 2Co.7:9; with accusative of thing(s) (see B1., § 34, 6), τ. ψυχήν, Mat.16:26, Mrk.8:36; ἑαυτόν, Luk.9:25; τ. πάντα, Php.3:8.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2210 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render zemioo, 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.

lose Matthew 16:26 cast Luke 9:25 receive 2 Corinthians 7:9

How Strong's G2210 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 6 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 G2210 (ζημιόω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2210 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 G2210 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 16:26 KJV

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Mark 8:36 KJV

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Luke 9:25 KJV

For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

Strong's G2210 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 21:22 Septuagint / Brenton

And if two men strive and smite a woman with child, and her child be born imperfectly formed, he shall be forced to pay a penalty: as the woman’s husband may lay upon him, he shall pay with a valuation.

Deuteronomy 22:19 Septuagint / Brenton

and shall fine him a hundred shekels, and shall give them to the father of the damsel, because he has brought forth an evil name against a virgin of Israel; and she shall be his wife: he shall never be able to put her away.

Proverbs 17:26 Septuagint / Brenton

It is not right to punish a righteous man, Nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.

Strong's G2210 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:34 Septuagint / Brenton

And the people took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king instead of Josiah his father when he was twenty and three years old.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2210.

Exodus 21:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if two men strive and smite a woman with child, and her child be born imperfectly formed, he shall be forced to pay a penalty: as the woman’s husband may lay upon him, he shall pay with a valuation.
Deuteronomy 22:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and shall fine him a hundred shekels, and shall give them to the father of the damsel, because he has brought forth an evil name against a virgin of Israel; and she shall be his wife: he shall never be able to put her away.
Proverbs 17:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
It is not right to punish a righteous man, Nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.
Proverbs 19:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A malicious man shall be severely punished, And if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
Proverbs 21:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
When an intemperate man is punished the simple becomes wiser: And a wise man understanding will receive knowledge.
Proverbs 22:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
An intelligent man seeing a bad man severely punished is himself instructed, But fools pass by and are punished.
Matthew 16:26 New Testament, KJV
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Mark 8:36 New Testament, KJV
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Luke 9:25 New Testament, KJV
For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
1 Corinthians 3:15 New Testament, KJV
If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
2 Corinthians 7:9 New Testament, KJV
Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.
Philippians 3:8 New Testament, KJV
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,
1 Esdras 1:34 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the people took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king instead of Josiah his father when he was twenty and three years old.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2210, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2210 FAQ

What does zemioo (ζημιόω) mean?

Zemioo (Strong's G2210) is a Greek word most simply glossed "injure". zemioo (dzay-mee-oh'-o) v. 1. to injure 2. (reflexively or passively) to experience detriment

How many times is zemioo (ζημιόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G2210 across 10 books.

Where can I study zemioo (ζημιόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2210 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate zemioo (ζημιόω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lose, cast, and receive. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2210 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2210, with linked reader references where each row is available.