Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Zeus
Usage: Ζεύς genitive, Διός, dative, Διΐ, accusative, Δία (Δίαν, D, al.), Zeus (Lat. Jupiter): Act.14:12-13.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2203
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G2203 Quick Answer
Strong's G2203 Ζεύς (Zeus) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Zeus (dzyooce') (in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name Dis deece, which is otherwise obsolete) n/p. 1. Zeus or Dis (among the Latins, Jupiter or Jove), the supreme deity of the Greeks [of uncertain affinity] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include which. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- Zeus (dzyooce') (in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name Dis deece, which is otherwise obsolete) n/p. 1. Zeus or Dis (among the Latins, Jupiter or Jove), the supreme deity of the Greeks [of uncertain affinity]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- which
Meaning and Definition
Zeus (dzyooce') (in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name Dis deece, which is otherwise obsolete) n/p. 1. Zeus or Dis (among the Latins, Jupiter or Jove), the supreme deity of the Greeks [of uncertain affinity] KJV: Jupiter
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2203. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2203 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Zeus, 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.
which
Acts 14:13
How Strong's G2203 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New 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 2 linked usages.
- 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 G2203 (Ζεύς) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 6:2 — Διὸς
- 2 Maccabees 6:2 — Διὸς
- 2 Maccabees 11:21 — Διὸς
Strong's G2203 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 G2203 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
Strong's G2203 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and to pollute also the temple in Jerusalem, and to call it the temple of Jupiter Olympius; and that in Gerizim, of Jupiter the defender of strangers, as they did desire that dwelt in the place.
Fare ye well. The hundred and eight and fortieth year, the four and twentieth day of the month Dioscorinthius.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2203.
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
and to pollute also the temple in Jerusalem, and to call it the temple of Jupiter Olympius; and that in Gerizim, of Jupiter the defender of strangers, as they did desire that dwelt in the place.
Fare ye well. The hundred and eight and fortieth year, the four and twentieth day of the month Dioscorinthius.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2203, grouped by book.
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2203 FAQ
What does zeus (Ζεύς) mean?
Zeus (Strong's G2203) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Jupiter". Zeus (dzyooce') (in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name Dis deece, which is otherwise obsolete) n/p. 1. Zeus or Dis (among the Latins, Jupiter or Jove), the supreme deity of the Greeks [of uncertain affinity]
How many times is zeus (Ζεύς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2203 across 2 books.
Where can I study zeus (Ζεύς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2203 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate zeus (Ζεύς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as which. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2203 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2203, with linked reader references where each row is available.