Strong's Lexicon zumoó: To leaven, to ferment Original Word: ζυμόω Word Origin: Derived from ζύμη (zýmē), meaning "leaven" or "yeast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of leaven is שְׂאֹר (se'or), Strong's Hebrew 7603, which also refers to leaven or yeast. Usage: The verb ζυμόω (zumoó) is used in the New Testament to describe the process of leavening, where yeast is added to dough to cause it to rise. In a metaphorical sense, it often refers to the influence of something that permeates and transforms, whether for good or ill. In biblical contexts, it is frequently used to illustrate how a small influence can affect a larger whole, often with a negative connotation, such as the spread of false teachings or sin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, leaven was a common ingredient in bread-making, symbolizing growth and transformation. However, in Jewish culture, leaven often carried a negative connotation, especially during the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when leaven was removed from homes to commemorate the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt. This cultural backdrop informs the biblical use of ζυμόω as a metaphor for pervasive influence, often warning against the corrupting power of sin or false doctrine. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2220 zymóō – mix with leaven. See 2219 (zymē). [Leaven does its work even before it causes bread to rise (which ideally happens at 110◦ F.)] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zumé Definition to leaven NASB Translation leavened (2), leavens (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2220: ζυμόωζυμόω, ζύμω; 1 aorist passive ἐζυμωθην; (ζύμη); to leaven (to mix leaven with dough so as to make it ferment): 1 Corinthians 5:6; Galatians 5:9 (on which passage see ζύμη); ἕως ἐζυμώθη ὅλον, namely, τό ἄλευρον, words which refer to the saving power of the gospel, which from a small beginning will gradually pervade and transform the whole human race: Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:21. (the Sept., Hipp., Athen., Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance leaven, fermentFrom zume; to cause to ferment -- leaven. see GREEK zume Forms and Transliterations εζυμωθη εζυμώθη ἐζυμώθη εζυμωμένη εζυμωμένοι εζωγραφημένους εζωγράφησά ζυμοι ζυμοί ζυμοῖ ζυμωθήναι ζυμωτόν ζωγρείαν ζωγρίαν ezumothe ezumōthē ezymothe ezymōthē ezymṓthe ezymṓthē zumoi zymoi zymoîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 13:33 V-AIP-3SGRK: ἕως οὗ ἐζυμώθη ὅλον NAS: until it was all leavened. KJV: the whole was leavened. INT: until which was leavened all Luke 13:21 V-AIP-3S 1 Corinthians 5:6 V-PIA-3S Galatians 5:9 V-PIA-3S Strong's Greek 2220 |
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