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Life in the Bible
The Bible speaks of life as both physical breath and eternal communion with God. The Hebrew chayyim is plural — life is abundant, never thin. The Greek zoe points beyond mere existence (bios) to the unending life Christ gives.
Greek & Hebrew words
Greek (New Testament)
Hebrew (Old Testament)
Key KJV verses
All verses →John 10:10
“I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”Read in context
John 14:6
“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”Read in context
1 John 5:12
“He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.”Read in context
Deuteronomy 30:19
“I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life.”Read in context
Chayyim: life in the plural
Hebrew chayyim (H2416) is always plural — a hint that life from God is never thin or one-dimensional.
Zoe vs bios
Greek bios (G979) is the source of our word 'biology' — earthly existence. Zoe (G2222) is the life that is in the Son — life of a different kind and quality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Greek word for eternal life?
Zōē aiōnios — from zōē (G2222, life) and aiōnios (G166, eternal).
What is biblical life?
Life in the Bible is more than biological breath — it is communion with the living God, made available through Jesus Christ.