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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

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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 - But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:14 - But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 12:11 - Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:14 - having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices, and are accursed children.
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