ἰάομαι

iaomaiVerbG2390

to heal

From: middle voice of apparently a primary verb;

Short Definition

to cure (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to heal: with accusative of person(s) ; pass.; ἀπό᾽,; figuratively, of spiritual healing, " (LXX) ; pass.
Synonyms
θεραπεύω, q.v
LXX Usage: for רָפָא , exc. (חָבַשׁ)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

27 times

Appears 27 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
11
Acts
5
Matthew
4
John
3
1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:24
  • Acts 9:34
  • John 5:13
  • Luke 5:17
  • Luke 9:11

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