Strong's Concordance/Greek/G772

Strong's G772 · Greek

ἀσθενής

asthenes · /as-then-ace'/

Number
G772
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀσθενής
Transliteration
asthenes
Pronunciation
as-then-ace'
KJV occurrences
23 verses

Definition

from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 4599; strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral):--more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing).

KJV: more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing)

Root / derivation: from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 4599

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀσθενής across 23 verses.

weak12×
sick6×
weakness2×
feeble1×
impotent1×
strength1×
things1×
weaker1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

23 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Acts3 verses
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians8 verses
1 Corinthians 1:25

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.

1 Corinthians 8:7

Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.

1 Corinthians 8:10

For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; emboldened: Gr. edified

1 Corinthians 9:22

To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

1 Corinthians 11:30

For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

1 Corinthians 12:22

Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:

2 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G772 (asthenes) mean?

from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 4599; strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral):--more feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak(-er, -ness, thing).

How many times does G772 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G772 (ἀσθενής) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “weak.”

How is asthenes translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G772 is rendered as “weak” (12×), “sick” (6×), “weakness” (2×), “feeble” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἀσθενής come from?

from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 4599