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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 26 times in 24 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:43 - I was a stranger, and you didn’t invite me into your home. I was naked, and you didn’t give me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:44

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:44 - “Then they will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?’

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:41 - Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:38 - Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:2 - Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:9 - Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:9 - are we being questioned today because we’ve done a good deed for a crippled man? Do you want to know how he was healed?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:15 - As a result of the apostles’ work, sick people were brought out into the streets on beds and mats so that Peter’s shadow might fall across some of them as he went by.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:16 - Crowds came from the villages around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those possessed by evil[fn] spirits, and they were all healed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:6 - When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:25 - This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:27 - Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:10 - Our dedication to Christ makes us look like fools, but you claim to be so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are so powerful! You are honored, but we are ridiculed.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 8:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 8:7 - However, not all believers know this. Some are accustomed to thinking of idols as being real, so when they eat food that has been offered to idols, they think of it as the worship of real gods, and their weak consciences are violated.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 8:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 8:9 - But you must be careful so that your freedom does not cause others with a weaker conscience to stumble.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 8:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 8:10 - For if others see you—with your “superior knowledge”—eating in the temple of an idol, won’t they be encouraged to violate their conscience by eating food that has been offered to an idol?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:22 - When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:30 - That is why many of you are weak and sick and some have even died.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:22 - In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:10 - For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 4:9

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 4:9 - So now that you know God (or should I say, now that God knows you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the weak and useless spiritual principles of this world?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:14 - Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:18

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:18 - Yes, the old requirement about the priesthood was set aside because it was weak and useless.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:7 - In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
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