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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 did not receive me as a guest, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:44

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:44 - Then they too will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not give you whatever you needed?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:41 - Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:38 - Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:2 - and he sent them out to proclaim 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 in that town and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come upon you!'

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:9 - if we are being examined today for a good deed done to a sick man - by what means this man was healed -

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:15 - Thus they even carried the sick out into the streets, and put them on cots and pallets, so that when Peter came by at least his shadow would fall on some of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 5:16

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 5:16 - A crowd of people from the towns around Jerusalem also came together, bringing the sick and those troubled by unclean spirits. They were all being healed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 5:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 5:6 - For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:25 - For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:27 - But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:10 - We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 8:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 8:7 - But this knowledge is not shared by all. And some, by being accustomed to idols in former times, eat this food as an idol sacrifice, and their conscience, because it is weak, is defiled.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 8:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 8:9 - But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 8:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 8:10 - For if someone weak sees you who possess knowledge dining in an idol's temple, will not his conscience be "strengthened" to eat food offered to idols?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 9:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:22 - To the weak I became weak in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that by all means I may 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 quite a few are dead.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 12:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 12:22 - On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:10 - because some say, "His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak and his speech is of no account."

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 4:9

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 4:9 - But now that you have come to know God (or rather to be known by God), how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless basic forces? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:14 - And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:18

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:18 - On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:7 - Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.
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