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γυμνάζω G1128
G1128 is the Greek word γυμνάζω, transliterated gymnázō. The King James Version most often renders it exercised.
What it means
to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G1131 (γυμνός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: exercise.
Verses using γυμνάζω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 4:7 · KJV
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
Hebrews 5:14 · KJV
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Hebrews 12:11 · KJV
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
2 Peter 2:14 · KJV
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1128 mean?
G1128 is the Greek word γυμνάζω (gymnázō), meaning to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively).
How is G1128 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it exercised (3 times), exercise (1 time).
How many times does G1128 appear in the Bible?
γυμνάζω (gymnázō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1128 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1131 (γυμνός).
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