Strong's Lexicon noséma: Disease, Sickness Original Word: νόσημα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb νοσέω (noseō), meaning "to be sick" or "to suffer." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with disease or sickness is חֳלִי (choli), Strong's Hebrew 2483, which appears in contexts such as Deuteronomy 7:15 and Isaiah 53:3-4. Usage: The term "noséma" refers to a physical ailment or disease. In the New Testament, it is used to describe various forms of sickness that afflict individuals, often highlighting the need for healing and the compassionate response of Jesus to human suffering. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, diseases were often seen as a result of sin or divine punishment. The Greco-Roman culture had limited medical knowledge, and many ailments were attributed to supernatural causes. In Jewish thought, while some illnesses were seen as a consequence of sin, there was also a strong tradition of seeking God's mercy and healing. Jesus' healing ministry challenged prevailing notions by demonstrating God's power and compassion, offering physical and spiritual restoration. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3553 nósēma (a neuter noun derived from 3554 /nósos, "a chronic illness") – a disease (sickness) viewed in terms of its results (especially mental torment). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom noseó Definition sickness NASB Translation disease (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3553: νόσημανόσημα, νοσηματος, τό, disease, sickness: John 5:4 Rec. Lachmann (Tragg., Aristophanes, Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, and following.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance disease. From noseo; an ailment -- disease. see GREEK noseo Forms and Transliterations νοσηματι νοσήματι nosemati nosēmati nosḗmatiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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