Strong's Lexicon asthenés: Weak, feeble, infirm Original Word: ἀσθενής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "a-" (without) and "sthenos" (strength), meaning "without strength." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is "חָלָשׁ" (chalash), meaning weak or feeble, as seen in passages like Isaiah 40:29. Usage: The term "asthenés" is used in the New Testament to describe physical weakness, illness, or a lack of strength. It can also refer to moral or spiritual weakness, indicating a lack of power or ability to perform certain actions or uphold certain standards. The word is often used to highlight human frailty in contrast to divine strength. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, physical strength and health were highly valued, often associated with divine favor and personal virtue. Conversely, weakness was sometimes seen as a sign of divine disfavor or personal failure. The New Testament, however, often redefines weakness, presenting it as an opportunity for God's power to be made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). HELPS Word-studies 772 asthenḗs (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "without" and sthenos, "vigor, strength") – properly, without vigor, living in a state of weakness (depletion). 722 (arotrióō) refers to a lack of necessary resources ("insufficient") – literally, "without adequate strength" and hence "frail, feeble (sickly)." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and sthenés (strong) Definition without strength, weak NASB Translation helpless (1), sick (6), unimpressive (1), weak (12), weak things (1), weaker (1), weakness (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 772: ἀσθενήςἀσθενής, ἀσθενές (τό σθένος strength), weak, infirm, feeble; (from Pindar down); a. universally: Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38; 1 Peter 3:7; τό ἀσθενές τοῦ Θεοῦ, the act of God in which weakness seems to appear, viz. that the suffering of the cross should be borne by the Messiah, 1 Corinthians 1:25. b. specifically: contextually, unable to achieve anything great, 1 Corinthians 4:10; destitute of power among men, 1 Corinthians 1:27 (Lachmann brackets); weaker and inferior, μέλος, 1 Corinthians 12:22; sluggish in doing right, Romans 5:6; lacking in manliness and dignity, 2 Corinthians 10:10; used of the religious systems anterior to Christ, as having no power to promote piety and salvation, Galatians 4:9; Hebrews 7:18; lacking in decision about things lawful and unlawful (see ἀσθενέω), 1 Corinthians 8:7, 9 L T Tr WH, c. of the body, feeble, sick: Matthew 25:39 R G L marginal reading, 43f; Luke 9:2 L Tr brackets; From a (as a negative particle) and the base of sthenoo; strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral) -- more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing). see GREEK a see GREEK sthenoo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 25:43 Adj-NMSGRK: περιεβάλετέ με ἀσθενὴς καὶ ἐν NAS: and you did not clothe Me; sick, and in prison, KJV: me not: sick, and in INT: you did clothe me sick and in Matthew 25:44 Adj-AMS Matthew 26:41 Adj-NFS Mark 14:38 Adj-NFS Luke 9:2 Adj-AMP Luke 10:9 Adj-AMP Acts 4:9 Adj-GMS Acts 5:15 Adj-AMP Acts 5:16 Adj-AMP Romans 5:6 Adj-GMP 1 Corinthians 1:25 Adj-NNS 1 Corinthians 1:27 Adj-ANP 1 Corinthians 4:10 Adj-NMP 1 Corinthians 8:7 Adj-NFS 1 Corinthians 8:9 Adj-DMP 1 Corinthians 8:10 Adj-GMS 1 Corinthians 9:22 Adj-DMP 1 Corinthians 9:22 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 9:22 Adj-AMP 1 Corinthians 11:30 Adj-NMP 1 Corinthians 12:22 Adj-NNP-C 2 Corinthians 10:10 Adj-NFS Galatians 4:9 Adj-ANP 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Adj-GMP Hebrews 7:18 Adj-ANS Strong's Greek 772 |
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