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ὑγιαίνω G5198

G5198 is the Greek word ὑγιαίνω, transliterated hygiaínō. The King James Version most often renders it sound.

Word: ὑγιαίνωTransliteration: hygiaínōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine).

Where it comes from

from G5199 (ὑγιής).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sound 7×whole 2×wholesome 1×health 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be in health, (be safe and) sound, (be) whole(-some).

Verses using ὑγιαίνω

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 5:31 · KJV

And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

Luke 7:10 · KJV

And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

1 Timothy 1:10 · KJV

For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

1 Timothy 6:3 · KJV

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

2 Timothy 1:13 · KJV

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:3 · KJV

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

Titus 1:9 · KJV

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Titus 1:13 · KJV

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Titus 2:1 · KJV

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

Titus 2:2 · KJV

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

3 John 1:2 · KJV

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5198 mean?

G5198 is the Greek word ὑγιαίνω (hygiaínō), meaning to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine).

How is G5198 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sound (7 times), whole (2 times), wholesome (1 time), health (1 time).

How many times does G5198 appear in the Bible?

ὑγιαίνω (hygiaínō) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5198 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5199 (ὑγιής).

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