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Strong's G2213 ζήτημα (zetema)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2213 — zer (“crown”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2213
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 1

Strong's G2213 Quick Answer

Strong's G2213 ζήτημα (zetema) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. zetema (dzay'-tay-mah) n. 1. a search (properly concretely) 2. (in words) a debate It has 5 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include questions, question, and words. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
zetema (dzay'-tay-mah) n. 1. a search (properly concretely) 2. (in words) a debate
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
questions, question, and words

Meaning and Definition

zetema (dzay'-tay-mah) n. 1. a search (properly concretely) 2. (in words) a debate [from G2212] KJV: question Root(s): G2212

Original Word
ζήτημα
Transliteration
zetema
Derivation
Root: ζητέω R1: 2212
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2213. 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)

a question/dispute

Usage: ζήτημα, -τος, τό (ζητέω), [in LXX: ζ. τίθεσθαι (דָּרַשׁ ni.), Eze.36:37 A * ;] an inquiry, question: Act.15:2 18:15 23:29 25:19 26:3.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2213 Is Translated

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

questions Acts 23:29 question Acts 15:2 words Acts 18:15

How Strong's G2213 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. 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 5 linked usages.

Strong's G2213 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 G2213 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 15:2 KJV

When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 18:15 KJV

But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.

Acts 23:29 KJV

Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2213.

Acts 15:2 New Testament, KJV
When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
Acts 18:15 New Testament, KJV
But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.
Acts 23:29 New Testament, KJV
Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.
Acts 25:19 New Testament, KJV
But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
Acts 26:3 New Testament, KJV
Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2213, grouped by book.

Acts 5 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2213 FAQ

What does zetema (ζήτημα) mean?

Zetema (Strong's G2213) is a Greek word most simply glossed "question". zetema (dzay'-tay-mah) n. 1. a search (properly concretely) 2. (in words) a debate

How many times is zetema (ζήτημα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G2213 across 1 book.

Where can I study zetema (ζήτημα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2213 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate zetema (ζήτημα)?

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