Lexical Summary hugiés: Sound, healthy, whole Original Word: ὑγιής Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sound, whole. From the base of auzano; healthy, i.e. Well (in body); figuratively, true (in doctrine) -- sound, whole. see GREEK auzano NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition sound, whole, healthy NASB Translation good health (1), healed (1), normal (1), restored (1), sound (1), well (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5199: ὑγιήςὑγιής, ὑγιες, accusative ὑγιῆ (four times in the N. T., John 5:11, 15; John 7:23; Titus 2:8; for which ὑγια is more common in Attic (cf. Meisterhans, p. 66)), from Homer down, sound: properly (A. V. whole), of a man who is sound in body, Matthew 15:31 (WH only in marginal reading, but Tr brackets in marginal reading); Acts 4:10; γίνομαι, John 5:4 (R L), 6, 9, 14; ποιεῖν τινα ὑγιῆ (Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, others), to make one whole i. e. restore him to health, John 5:11, 15; John 7:23; ὑγιής ἀπό etc. sound and thus free from etc. (see ἀπό, I. 3 d.), Mark 5:34; of the members of the body, Matthew 12:13; Mark 3:5 Rec.; Luke 6:10 Rec.; metaphorically, λόγος ὑγιής (A. V. sound speech) i. e. teaching which does not deviate from the truth (see ὑγιαίνω), Titus 2:8 (in the Greek writings, often equivalent to wholesome, fit, wise: μῦθος, II. 8, 524; λόγος οὐκ ὑγιής, Herodotus 1, 8; see other examples in Passow, under the word, 2; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. 2 and 3)). Topical Lexicon Meaning and Thematic Scope The term expresses the idea of being sound, whole, healthy, and free from defect. In Scripture it describes both the restoration of bodily health and the moral or doctrinal soundness that marks life under God’s gracious rule. Occurrences and Distribution Twelve New Testament occurrences appear in the Gospels (Matthew 12:13; Matthew 15:31; Mark 5:34; John 5:4-15; John 7:23), Acts (Acts 4:10), and the Pastoral Epistles (Titus 2:8). Ten texts concern physical healings performed by Jesus or, later, by His apostles; one addresses the relation of healing to Sabbath observance; one applies the word metaphorically to “wholesome speech.” Physical Healing and the Messianic Mission The Gospel usages highlight the saving authority of Jesus Christ. When He restored the withered hand (Matthew 12:13), cleansed the woman plagued with bleeding (Mark 5:34), or healed multitudes (Matthew 15:31), Scripture consistently notes that the people “glorified the God of Israel,” recognizing in these works the fulfillment of messianic promises (Isaiah 35:3-6). The word underscores that each miracle was not partial relief but complete wholeness, revealing the compassion and power of the promised Redeemer. John Five: Sign at Bethesda John 5 employs the term five times (verses 4, 6, 9, 11, 14), tracing the transformation of the man who had suffered thirty-eight years. “Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and walked” (John 5:9). Jesus soon adds spiritual warning: “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you” (John 5:14). The narrative links bodily restoration to moral renewal and launches the broader discourse on Jesus’ divine authority. Sabbath Controversy and Wholeness In John 7:23 Jesus confronts critics who object to healing on the Sabbath: “Why are you angry with Me for making a man entirely well on the Sabbath?” The verb “making... entirely well” sets healing above ritual scruples, affirming that the Sabbath is designed for life-giving mercy. The wholeness He grants fulfills, rather than violates, the law’s intent. Apostolic Continuation of Christ’s Ministry After Pentecost the same power operates through the apostles. Peter declares concerning the man lame from birth, “It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth… that this man stands before you healed” (Acts 4:10). The word attests that the risen Lord continues to bring wholeness, authenticating the gospel before “all the people of Israel.” Ethical Dimension: Sound Words and Doctrine In Titus 2:8 Paul exhorts, “and wholesome speech that is above reproach.” Here the term shifts from bodily health to doctrinal and moral integrity. Just as Jesus made bodies whole, the church is to cultivate teaching and conversation that are free from corruption, producing spiritual vitality within the community (cf. 1 Timothy 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13). Old Testament Foundations The concept resonates with Hebrew ideas of shalom (peace, completeness) and tamim (blamelessness). Prophetic visions of an era when “the lame will leap like a deer” (Isaiah 35:6) find tangible realization in the gospel healings, assuring readers that the kingdom foretold by the prophets has broken into history. Christological and Soteriological Significance Each occurrence of 5199 points beyond itself to Jesus’ ultimate mission. Physical wholeness anticipates the comprehensive salvation accomplished at the cross, where sin’s curse is lifted and a new creation dawns. His question, “Do you want to get well?” (John 5:6), speaks to every sinner’s deeper need for redemption. Healing becomes a signpost to the greater miracle of regenerated hearts and future resurrection bodies. Pastoral and Missional Applications Believers are encouraged to pray confidently for healing, recognizing that God may grant physical wholeness as a testimony to the gospel (James 5:14-16). Even when bodily cures are withheld, the term calls the church to pursue “wholesome” teaching, relationships, and worship that reflect the integrity of the Savior. Sound doctrine and sound bodies together witness to the coming day when “there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain” (Revelation 21:4). Summary Strong’s 5199 weaves a consistent thread through Scripture: God delights to restore His creation to wholeness—physically through Christ’s miracles, spiritually through sound doctrine, and eschatologically in the new heavens and new earth. Each occurrence affirms the reliability of the gospel message and invites believers to live, speak, and minister in ways that manifest the wholesome life found only in Jesus Christ. Forms and Transliterations υγιεις υγιείς ὑγιεῖς υγιη υγιή ὑγιῆ υγιης υγιής ὑγιής ὑγιὴς υγιούς υγιώς υγραίνονται υγρασία hygie hygiê hygiē hygiē̂ hygieis hygieîs hygies hygiēs hygiḗs hygiḕs ugie ugiē ugieis ugies ugiēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:13 Adj-NFSGRK: καὶ ἀπεκατεστάθη ὑγιὴς ὡς ἡ NAS: it out, and it was restored to normal, like KJV: it was restored whole, like as INT: and it was restored sound as the Matthew 15:31 Adj-AMP Mark 5:34 Adj-NFS John 5:4 Adj-NMS John 5:6 Adj-NMS John 5:9 Adj-NMS John 5:11 Adj-AMS John 5:14 Adj-NMS John 5:15 Adj-AMS John 7:23 Adj-AMS Acts 4:10 Adj-NMS Titus 2:8 Adj-AMS Strong's Greek 5199 |
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