ἀσθενής

asthenēsAdjectiveG0772

weak

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G4599 (σθενόω);

Short Definition

strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)

Full Lexicon Entry

without strength, weak, feeble: . Rhetorically, τό ἀ. θεοῦ, God's action of apparent weakness: of bodily debility, sick, sickly: (Rec.), (Rec.) In moral and spiritual sense.
LXX Usage: for עָנִי, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

24 times

Appears 24 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
9
Acts
3
Matthew
3
Luke
2
1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:25
  • 1 Corinthians 4:10
  • 1 Corinthians 9:22
  • Acts 4:9
  • Hebrews 7:18

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