Strong's Lexicon iama: Healing, Cure Original Word: ἴαμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἰάομαι (iaomai), meaning "to heal" or "to cure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with healing is רְפוּאָה (refu'ah), which also means healing or cure. This concept is prevalent in the Old Testament, where God is frequently depicted as the healer of His people (e.g., Exodus 15:26). Usage: The term "ἴαμα" refers to the act or result of healing, often in a physical sense. It is used in the New Testament to describe the miraculous healings performed by Jesus and the apostles, emphasizing the divine power and compassion involved in restoring health and wholeness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, healing was often associated with various deities and rituals. However, the New Testament presents healing as a sign of the in-breaking Kingdom of God, demonstrating Jesus' authority over sickness and his compassion for the suffering. The early Christian community continued this ministry of healing, viewing it as a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2386 íama (a neuter noun derived from 2390 /iáomai) – healing (always in the plural in the NT, "healings"). See 2390 (iaomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom iaomai Definition a healing NASB Translation healing (1), healings (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2386: ἴαμαἴαμα, ἰαματος, τό (ἰάομαι); 1. a means of healing, remedy, medicine; (Wis. 11:4 Wis. 16:9; Herodotus 3, 130; Thucydides 2, 51; Polybius 7, 14, 2; Plutarch, Lucian, others). 2. a healing: plural, 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28, 30; (Jeremiah 40:6 From iaomai; a cure (the effect) -- healing. see GREEK iaomai Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 12:9 N-GNPGRK: δὲ χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων ἐν τῷ NAS: gifts of healing by the one KJV: the gifts of healing by INT: moreover gifts of healing in the 1 Corinthians 12:28 N-GNP 1 Corinthians 12:30 N-GNP |
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