The meaning of “ὑγιαίνω”
Understanding hygiaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be in health, (be safe and) sound, (be) whole(-some). - to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body) - figuratively, to ...
ὑγιαίνω
be in health, (be safe and) sound, (be) whole(-some). - to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body) - figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 7:10 | “And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.” Word: ὑγιαίνω (hygiaínō) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:3 | “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;” Word: ὑγιαίνω (hygiaínō) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:3 | “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;” Word: ὑγιαίνω (hygiaínō) | |
| Titus 2:1 | “But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:” Word: ὑγιαίνω (hygiaínō) | |
| 3 John 1:2 | “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” Word: ὑγιαίνω (hygiaínō) |