Strong's G5198 · Greek
ὑγιαίνω
hygiaínō
Definition
to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
KJV: be in health, (be safe and) sound, (be) whole(-some)
Root / derivation: from G5199 (ὑγιής);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὑγιαίνω across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
Luke 7:10And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.
Luke 15:27And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
1 Timothy2 verses
For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
1 Timothy 6:3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
2 Timothy2 verses
Titus4 verses
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Titus 1:13This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Titus 2:1But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
Titus 2:2That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5198 (hygiaínō) mean?
to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
How many times does G5198 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sound.”
How is hygiaínō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5198 is rendered as “sound” (8×), “whole” (2×), “health” (1×), “wholesome” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ὑγιαίνω come from?
from G5199 (ὑγιής);