Strong's Lexicon noseó: To be sick, to be diseased, to be ill Original Word: νοσέω Word Origin: From the Greek word νόσος (nosos), meaning "disease" or "sickness." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for νοσέω, the concept of sickness is often expressed in the Old Testament with words like חָלָה (chalah - Strong's H2470), meaning "to be weak, sick, or afflicted." Usage: The verb νοσέω (noseó) is used in the New Testament to describe a state of physical illness or disease. It conveys the idea of being afflicted with a sickness, often implying a need for healing or medical attention. In a broader sense, it can also metaphorically refer to a spiritual or moral ailment, indicating a deviation from spiritual health. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, illness was often seen as a physical manifestation of spiritual or moral issues. Healing practices varied, ranging from traditional medicine to religious rituals. The New Testament context reflects a time when Jesus' healing ministry was a significant aspect of His work, demonstrating His authority over both physical and spiritual realms. Illness was not only a personal affliction but also a social and religious concern, often leading to isolation and stigma. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nosos Definition to be sick NASB Translation has a morbid interest (1), morbid interest (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3552: νοσέωνοσέω, νόσῳ; (νόσος); from (Aeschylus), Herodotus down; to be sick; metaphorically, of any ailment of the mind (ἀνηκέστω πονηρία νόσειν Ἀθηναιους, Xenophon, mem. 3, 5, 18 and many other examples in Greek authors): περί τί, to be taken with such an interest in a thing as amounts to a disease, to have a morbid fondness for, 1 Timothy 6:4 (περί δόξαν, Plato, mor., p. 546 d.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dote. From nosos; to be sick, i.e. (by implication, of a diseased appetite) to hanker after (figuratively, to harp upon) -- dote. see GREEK nosos Forms and Transliterations νοσων νοσών νοσῶν noson nosôn nosōn nosō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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