Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to train
Usage: γυμνάζω (γυμνός), [in LXX: 2Ma.10:15 * ;] __1. properly, to exercise naked. __2. Generally, to exercise, train the body or mind: 1Ti.4:7, Heb.5:14 12:11, 2Pe.2:14. † (AS)
Strong's Number
G1128
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
4
Strong's G1128 Quick Answer
Strong's G1128 γυμνάζω (gumnazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gumnazo (goom-nad'-zo) v. 1. to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively) [from G1131] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include exercise. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- gumnazo (goom-nad'-zo) v. 1. to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively) [from G1131]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- exercise
Meaning and Definition
gumnazo (goom-nad'-zo) v. 1. to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively) [from G1131] KJV: exercise Root(s): G1131
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1128. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1128 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gumnazo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
exercise
1 Timothy 4:7
How Strong's G1128 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1128 (γυμνάζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 10:15 — ἐγύμναζον
Strong's G1128 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1128 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
Strong's G1128 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and therewithal the Idumeans, having gotten into their hands the most commodious holds, kept the Jews occupied, and receiving those that were banished from Jerusalem, they went about to nourish war.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1128.
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
and therewithal the Idumeans, having gotten into their hands the most commodious holds, kept the Jews occupied, and receiving those that were banished from Jerusalem, they went about to nourish war.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1128, grouped by book.
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1128 FAQ
What does gymnazo (γυμνάζω) mean?
Gymnazo (Strong's G1128) is a Greek word most simply glossed "exercise". gumnazo (goom-nad'-zo) v. 1. to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively) [from G1131]
How many times is gymnazo (γυμνάζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G1128 across 4 books.
Where can I study gymnazo (γυμνάζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1128 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate gymnazo (γυμνάζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as exercise. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1128 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1128, with linked reader references where each row is available.