The meaning of “νόσος”
Understanding nósos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity disease, infirmity, sickness. - a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)
νόσος
of uncertain affinity disease, infirmity, sickness. - a malady (rarely figuratively, of moral disability)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:17 | “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” Word: νόσος (nósos) | |
| Mark 3:15 | “And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:” Word: νόσος (nósos) | |
| Luke 7:21 | “And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.” Word: νόσος (nósos) | |
| Acts 19:12 | “So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.” Word: νόσος (nósos) |