Strong's Lexicon arróstos: Sick, ill Original Word: ἄρρωστος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "not") and "ῥώστης" (rhōstēs, meaning "strong" or "healthy"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἄρρωστος," the concept of sickness is often expressed in Hebrew by words like "חולה" (choleh, Strong's H2470) meaning "sick" or "ill." Usage: The Greek word "ἄρρωστος" (arróstos) is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is physically sick or ill. It conveys a state of weakness or lack of health, often necessitating healing or medical attention. In the context of the New Testament, it is frequently associated with those who are in need of Jesus' healing power. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, illness was often viewed as a physical and spiritual condition. Medical knowledge was limited, and many illnesses were attributed to spiritual causes or divine displeasure. Healing was sought through various means, including traditional medicine, religious rituals, and appeals to deities. In Jewish culture, illness could also be seen as a result of sin, and healing was a sign of God's forgiveness and favor. HELPS Word-studies 732 árrhōstos (from 1 /A, "not" and 4517 /rhṓnnymi, "leave, depart") – properly, a persisting illness – literally, one "that will not leave"; chronic ill-health. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and rhónnumi Definition not strong, i.e. feeble, sickly NASB Translation sick (3), sick people (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 732: ἄρρωστοςἄρρωστος, ἄρρωστον (ῤώννυμι, which see), wihtout strength, weak; sick: Matthew 14:14; Mark 6:5, 13; Mark 16:18; 1 Corinthians 11:30. ((Hippocrates), Xenophon, Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feeble, sickly. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of rhonnumi; infirm -- sick (folk, -ly). see GREEK a see GREEK rhonnumi Forms and Transliterations αρρωστοι άρρωστοι ἄρρωστοι αρρωστοις αρρώστοις ἀρρώστοις άρρωστον άρρωστός αρρωστους αρρώστους ἀρρώστους αρσενικά αρσενικάς αρσενικόν αρσενικού αρσενικώ αρσενικών arrostoi arrōstoi árrostoi árrōstoi arrostois arrōstois arrṓstois arrostous arrōstous arrṓstousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 14:14 Adj-AMPGRK: ἐθεράπευσεν τοὺς ἀρρώστους αὐτῶν NAS: for them and healed their sick. KJV: he healed their sick. INT: healed the sick of them Mark 6:5 Adj-DMP Mark 6:13 Adj-AMP Mark 16:18 Adj-AMP 1 Corinthians 11:30 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 732 |
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