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Lexicon :: Strong's G772 - asthenēs

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ἀσθενής
Transliteration
asthenēs (Key)
Pronunciation
as-then-ace'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a negative particle) and the base of σθενόω (G4599)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:490,83

Strong’s Definitions

ἀσθενής asthenḗs, as-then-ace'; from G1 (as a negative particle) and the base of G4599; strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral):—more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 25x

The KJV translates Strong's G772 in the following manner: weak (12x), sick (6x), weakness (2x), weaker (1x), weak things (1x), impotent (1x), more feeble (1x), without strength (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 25x
The KJV translates Strong's G772 in the following manner: weak (12x), sick (6x), weakness (2x), weaker (1x), weak things (1x), impotent (1x), more feeble (1x), without strength (1x).

  1. weak, infirm, feeble

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀσθενής asthenḗs, as-then-ace'; from G1 (as a negative particle) and the base of G4599; strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral):—more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing).
STRONGS G772:
ἀσθενής, -ές, (τὸ σθένος strength), weak, infirm, feeble; [from Pindar down];
a. universally: Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38; 1 Peter 3:7; τὸ ἀσθενὲς τοῦ θεοῦ, the act of God in which weakness seems to appear, viz. that the suffering of the cross should be borne by the Messiah, 1 Corinthians 1:25.
b. specifically: contextually, unable to achieve anything great, 1 Corinthians 4:10; destitute of power among men, 1 Corinthians 1:27 [Lachmann brackets]; weaker and inferior, μέλος, 1 Corinthians 12:22; sluggish in doing right, Romans 5:6; lacking in manliness and dignity, 2 Corinthians 10:10; used of the religious systems anterior to Christ, as having no power to promote piety and salvation, Galatians 4:9; Hebrews 7:18; lacking in decision about things lawful and unlawful (see ἀσθενέω), 1 Corinthians 8:7, 9 L T Tr WH, 1 Corinthians 8:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22; 1 Thessalonians 5:14.
c. of the body, feeble, sick: Matthew 25:39 R G L marginal reading, Matthew 25:43f; Luke 9:2 L Tr brackets; Luke 10:9; Acts 4:9; Acts 5:15; 1 Corinthians 11:30.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
25:39; 25:43; 26:41
Mark
14:38
Luke
9:2; 10:9
Acts
4:9; 5:15
Romans
5:6
1 Corinthians
1:25; 1:27; 4:10; 8:7; 8:9; 8:10; 9:22; 11:30; 12:22
2 Corinthians
10:10
Galatians
4:9
1 Thessalonians
5:14
Hebrews
7:18
1 Peter
3:7

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G772 matches the Greek ἀσθενής (asthenēs),
which occurs 16 times in 16 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 29:17 - And the eyes of Lea were weak. But Rachel was beautiful in appearance, and exceedingly fair in countenance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 13:18 - and ye shall see the land, what it is, and the people that dwells on it, whether it is strong or weak, or whether they are few or many.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 16:13 - And Dalida said to Sampson, Behold, thou hast deceived me, and told me lies; tell me, I intreat thee, wherewith thou mayest be bound: and he said to her, If thou shouldest weave the seven locks of my head with the web, and shouldest fasten them with the pin into the wall, then shall I be weak as another man.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:4 - And he said to him, What ails thee that thou art thus weak, O son of the king, morning by morning? [fn]wilt thou not tell me? and Amnon said, I love Themar the sister of my brother Abessalom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:3 - For whereas thou hast instructed many, and hast strengthened the hands of the weak one,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:15 - Because they afflicted the weak and helpless: and he will vindicate the judgment of the meek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:2 - (LXX 6:3) Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak: heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:37 - (LXX 104:37) And he brought them out with silver and gold; and there was not a feeble one among their tribes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:8 - he prepares food for himself in the summer, and lays by abundant store in harvest. (LXX 6:8a) Or go to the bee, and learn how diligent she is, and how earnestly she is engaged in her work; (6:8b) whose labours kings and private men use for health, and she is desired and respected by all: (6:8c) though weak in [fn]body, she is advanced by honouring wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:13 - He that stops his ears from hearing the poor, himself also shall cry, and there shall be none to hear him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:22 - Do no violence to the poor, for he is needy: neither dishonour the helpless man in the gates.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 17:14 - that it may become a weak kingdom, so as never to lift itself up, that he may keep his covenant, and establish it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 34:20 - Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will separate between the strong sheep and the weak sheep.
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