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ἀσθένεια G769

G769 is the Greek word ἀσθένεια, transliterated asthéneia. The King James Version most often renders it infirmities.

Word: ἀσθένειαTransliteration: asthéneiaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 20 verses

What it means

feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty.

Where it comes from

from G772 (ἀσθενής).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 21 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

infirmities 9×infirmity 5×weakness 5×sickness 1×diseases 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: disease, infirmity, sickness, weakness.

Verses using ἀσθένεια

All 20 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 8:17 · KJV

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Luke 8:2 · KJV

And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

Luke 13:11 · KJV

And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

John 5:5 · KJV

And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

John 11:4 · KJV

When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

Acts 28:9 · KJV

So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:

Romans 6:19 · KJV

I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.

Romans 8:26 · KJV

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

1 Corinthians 2:3 · KJV

And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

1 Corinthians 15:43 · KJV

It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

2 Corinthians 11:30 · KJV

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

2 Corinthians 12:5 · KJV

Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:10 · KJV

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

2 Corinthians 13:4 · KJV

For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.

Galatians 4:13 · KJV

Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.

1 Timothy 5:23 · KJV

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.

Hebrews 4:15 · KJV

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews 7:28 · KJV

For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.

Hebrews 11:34 · KJV

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

Common questions

What does Strong's G769 mean?

G769 is the Greek word ἀσθένεια (asthéneia), meaning feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty.

How is G769 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it infirmities (9 times), infirmity (5 times), weakness (5 times), sickness (1 time), diseases (1 time).

How many times does G769 appear in the Bible?

ἀσθένεια (asthéneia) is tagged in 20 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G769 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G772 (ἀσθενής).

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