ἀσθενέω

astheneōVerbG0770

be weak: weak

From: from G772 (ἀσθενής);

Short Definition

to be feeble (in any sense)

Full Lexicon Entry

to be weak, feeble: same implied; εἰς. Specif., of bodily debility, to be sick: ,; οἱ ἀσθενοῦντες, the sick: .
LXX Usage: chiefly for כָּשַׁל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

34 times

Appears 34 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
8
2 Corinthians
6
Romans
5
Acts
3
Matthew
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 8:11
  • 2 Corinthians 13:4
  • James 5:14
  • John 5:3
  • Matthew 25:36

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