The meaning of “ὑγιής”
Understanding hygiḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
sound, whole. - healthy, i.e. well (in body) - figuratively, true (in doctrine)
ὑγιής
sound, whole. - healthy, i.e. well (in body) - figuratively, true (in doctrine)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:31 | “Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.” Word: ὑγιής (hygiḗs) | |
| Mark 5:34 | “And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.” Word: ὑγιής (hygiḗs) | |
| Luke 6:10 | “And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.” Word: ὑγιής (hygiḗs) | |
| John 5:11 | “He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.” Word: ὑγιής (hygiḗs) | |
| Acts 4:10 | “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.” Word: ὑγιής (hygiḗs) |