The meaning of “ἀσθενής”
Understanding asthenḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing). - strengthless (in various applications, literal...
ἀσθενής
more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing). - strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:44 | “Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?” Word: ἀσθενής (asthenḗs) | |
| Luke 10:9 | “And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.” Word: ἀσθενής (asthenḗs) | |
| Romans 5:6 | “For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” Word: ἀσθενής (asthenḗs) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:10 | “For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.” Word: ἀσθενής (asthenḗs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:14 | “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. ” Word: ἀσθενής (asthenḗs) |