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Lexicon :: Strong's G1128 - gymnazō

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γυμνάζω
Transliteration
gymnazō (Key)
Pronunciation
goom-nad'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:775,133

Strong’s Definitions

γυμνάζω gymnázō, goom-nad'-zo; from G1131; to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively):—exercise.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G1128 in the following manner: exercise (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G1128 in the following manner: exercise (4x).

  1. to exercise naked (in a palaestra or school of athletics)

  2. to exercise vigorously, in any way, either the body or the mind

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
γυμνάζω gymnázō, goom-nad'-zo; from G1131; to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively):—exercise.
STRONGS G1128:
γυμνάζω; [perfect passive participle γεγυμνασμένος]; (γυμνός); common in Greek writings from Aeschylus down;
1. properly, to exercise naked (in the palæstra).
2. to exercise vigorously, in any way, either the body or the mind: ἑαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν, of one who strives earnestly to become godly, 1 Timothy 4:7; γεγυμνασμένος exercised, Hebrews 5:14; Hebrews 12:11; καρδίαν γεγυμν. πλεονεξίας (Rec. πλεονεξίαις), a soul that covetousness or the love of gain has trained in its crafty ways, 2 Peter 2:14; cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 4.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Timothy
4:7
Hebrews
5:14; 12:11
2 Peter
2:14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1128 matches the Greek γυμνάζω (gymnazō),
which occurs 4 times in 4 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:7 - Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:14 - Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:11 - No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:14 - They commit adultery with their eyes, and their desire for sin is never satisfied. They lure unstable people into sin, and they are well trained in greed. They live under God’s curse.
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