ἀσθένεια
astheneia (G0769G)
weakness: weak
AI Word Study
The Greek word ἀσθένεια (astheneia) translates as weakness. It refers to a lack of physical strength or a diminished capacity to act. According to the lexicon data, this term falls within the semantic domain of Body & Health, indicating its primary concern is with physical well-being. Astheneia is used 15 times in the Bible, suggesting its significance in the ancient Greek culture and within the biblical narrative. In these instances, asthmaenia is often used to describe the physical condition of individuals undergoing illness, struggle, or hardship. This word highlights the impact of physical weakness on a person's life, emphasizing the interconnectedness of one's physical health and overall well-being. Given its emphasis on physical weakness, asthmaenia serves as a poignant reminder of the realities of human mortality and vulnerability. By using this term to describe various situations, the authors of the biblical texts convey a nuanced understanding of the human experience, underscoring the importance of empathy and compassion for those facing physical hardship.
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I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh, for as you presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to wickedness upon wickedness, even so now present your members as servants to righteousness for sanctification.
In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered.
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
If I must boast, I will boast of the things that concern my weakness.
On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.
He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.
For he was crucified through weakness, yet he lives through the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we will live with him through the power of God toward you.
but you know that because of weakness in the flesh I preached the Good News to you the first time.
For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.
The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.
For the law appoints men as high priests who have weakness, but the word of the oath which came after the law appoints a Son forever who has been perfected.
quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, grew mighty in war, and caused foreign armies to flee.