Thayer-979

(G5821) Synonyms: bios (βίος G979), zoe (ζωή G2222).

G2222- existence, having death as its antithesis G979- the period, means, manner, of existence. Hence the former is more naturally used of animal, the later of men; zoology, biography. NT usage exalts ζωή G2222 and tends to debase βίος G979.