Strong's Lexicon gahah: To heal, to cure Original Word: גָּהָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with healing is "ἰάομαι" (Strong's Greek 2390), which also means to heal or cure. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the healing miracles of Jesus, highlighting His divine authority and compassion. Usage: The Hebrew verb "gahah" primarily means to heal or to cure. It is used in the context of physical healing, often referring to the restoration of health or the alleviation of pain and suffering. The term can also imply a broader sense of restoration or making whole, which can extend to emotional or spiritual healing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, healing was often seen as a divine act, with God being the ultimate healer. The concept of healing in the Hebrew Bible is closely tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. Physical ailments were sometimes viewed as a consequence of sin, and healing was seen as a sign of God's forgiveness and favor. The role of priests and prophets in the healing process was significant, as they acted as intermediaries between God and the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to depart, be cured or healed NASB Translation cure (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גָּהָה] verb depart, i.e. be cured, healed (subject wound) (compare Aramaic  be freed (from guilt, pain, disease, etc.), Aph`el set free, also become free) ולאיִֿגְהֶה מִכֶּם מָזוֺר Hosea 5:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cure A primitive root; to remove (a bandage from a wound, i.e. Heal it) -- cure. Forms and Transliterations יִגְהֶ֥ה יגהה yiḡ·heh yigHeh yiḡhehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hosea 5:13 HEB: לָכֶ֔ם וְלֹֽא־ יִגְהֶ֥ה מִכֶּ֖ם מָזֽוֹר׃ NAS: to heal you, Or to cure you of your wound. KJV: he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound. INT: to heal Or to cure at of your wound 1 Occurrence |
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