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Strong's G2323 θεραπεύω (therapeuo)

Therapeuo means “cure” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2323 — chadath (“new”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2323
Language Greek
Linked Usages 64
Books 17

Strong's G2323 Quick Answer

Strong's G2323 θεραπεύω (therapeuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. therapeuo (ther-ap-yoo'-o) v. 1. to wait upon menially 2. (figuratively) to adore (God) It has 64 linked Bible usages across 17 books. Visible English usage signals include disease, upon, and god. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
therapeuo (ther-ap-yoo'-o) v. 1. to wait upon menially 2. (figuratively) to adore (God)
Usage
64 linked usages
Books
17 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
disease, upon, and god

Meaning and Definition

therapeuo (ther-ap-yoo'-o) v. 1. to wait upon menially 2. (figuratively) to adore (God) 3. (specially) to relieve (of disease) [apparently from an obsolete derivative of the base of G2330] KJV: cure, heal, worship Root(s): G2330 See also: G2324

Original Word
θεραπεύω
Transliteration
therapeuo
Derivation
Root: θέρος R1: 2330
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2323. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to serve/heal

Usage: θεραπεύω [in LXX for יָשַׁב, etc. ;] __1. to do service, serve: with accusative of person(s), pass., Act.17:25. __2. As medical term, to treat (MM, Exp., xv), cure, heal: Mat.12:10, Mrk.6:5, Luk.6:7, al.; with accusative of person(s), Mat.4:24, Mrk.1:34, al.; before ἀπό, Luk.5:15 6:18 7:21 8:2, 43; θ. νόσον (μαλακίαν), Mat.4:23, al SYN: ἰάομαι (see Field, Notes, 60; MM, Exp., l.with) (AS)

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How Strong's G2323 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render therapeuo, 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.

disease Matthew 4:23 upon Mark 3:10 God Luke 10:9

How Strong's G2323 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 43 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • 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 G2323 (θεραπεύω) appears 22 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2323 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 G2323 in the New Testament

43 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 4:23 KJV

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Matthew 4:24 KJV

And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

Matthew 8:7 KJV

And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

Strong's G2323 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 19:25 Septuagint / Brenton

And Mephibosheth the son of Saul’s son went down to meet the king, and had not dressed his feet, nor pared his nails, nor shaved himself, neither had he washed his garments, from the day that the king departed, until the day when he arrived in peace.

4 Kingdoms 9:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And Jehu rode and advanced, and came down to Jezreel; for Joram king of Israel was getting healed in Jezreel of the arrow wounds wherewith the Syrians had wounded him in Ramah in the war with Hazael king of Syria; for he was strong and a mighty man: and Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram.

Esther 2:19 Septuagint / Brenton

But Mordecai served in the palace.

Strong's G2323 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

13 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:4 Septuagint / Brenton

and said, Ye shall no more bear the ark upon your shoulders: now therefore serve the Lord your God, and minister unto his people Israel, and prepare you after your families and kindred,

1 Esdras 2:14 Septuagint / Brenton

So all the vessels of gold and of silver, which were carried away, were five thousand four hundred threescore and nine.

Judith 11:17 Septuagint / Brenton

For thy servant is religious, and serveth the God of heaven day and night: now therefore, my lord, I will remain with thee, and thy servant will go out by night into the valley, and I will pray unto God, and he will tell me when they have committed their sins:

Usage Excerpts

First 64 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2323.

2 Kingdoms 19:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Mephibosheth the son of Saul’s son went down to meet the king, and had not dressed his feet, nor pared his nails, nor shaved himself, neither had he washed his garments, from the day that the king departed, until the day when he arrived in peace.
4 Kingdoms 9:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jehu rode and advanced, and came down to Jezreel; for Joram king of Israel was getting healed in Jezreel of the arrow wounds wherewith the Syrians had wounded him in Ramah in the war with Hazael king of Syria; for he was strong and a mighty man: and Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram.
Esther 2:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But Mordecai served in the palace.
Esther 6:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then the king said to Haman, Thou hast well said: so do to Mordecai the Jew, who waits in the palace, and let not a word of what thou hast spoken be neglected.
Proverbs 14:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Evil men shall fall before the good; And the ungodly shall attend at the gates of the righteous.
Proverbs 19:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Many court the favor of kings; But every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.
Proverbs 36:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Isaiah 54:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will not suffer any weapon formed against thee to prosper; and every voice that shall rise up against thee for judgment, thou shalt vanquish them all; and thine adversaries shall be condemned thereby. There is an inheritance to them that serve the Lord, and ye shall be righteous before me, saith the Lord.
Matthew 4:23 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Matthew 4:24 New Testament, KJV
And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
Matthew 8:7 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
Matthew 8:16 New Testament, KJV
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
Matthew 9:35 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Matthew 10:1 New Testament, KJV
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Matthew 10:8 New Testament, KJV
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
Matthew 12:10 New Testament, KJV
And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
Matthew 12:15 New Testament, KJV
But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;
Matthew 12:22 New Testament, KJV
Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
Matthew 14:14 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Matthew 15:30 New Testament, KJV
And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:
Matthew 17:16 New Testament, KJV
And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.
Matthew 17:18 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
Matthew 19:2 New Testament, KJV
And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
Matthew 21:14 New Testament, KJV
And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.
Mark 1:34 New Testament, KJV
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
Mark 3:2 New Testament, KJV
And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
Mark 3:10 New Testament, KJV
For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.
Mark 3:15 New Testament, KJV
And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
Mark 6:5 New Testament, KJV
And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
Mark 6:13 New Testament, KJV
And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.
Luke 4:23 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
Luke 4:40 New Testament, KJV
Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
Luke 5:15 New Testament, KJV
But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.
Luke 6:7 New Testament, KJV
And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.
Luke 6:18 New Testament, KJV
And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.
Luke 7:21 New Testament, KJV
And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.
Luke 8:2 New Testament, KJV
And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
Luke 8:43 New Testament, KJV
And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,
Luke 9:1 New Testament, KJV
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Luke 9:6 New Testament, KJV
And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
Luke 10:9 New Testament, KJV
And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 13:14 New Testament, KJV
And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
Luke 14:3 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
John 5:10 New Testament, KJV
The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.
Acts 4:14 New Testament, KJV
And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
Acts 5:16 New Testament, KJV
There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
Acts 8:7 New Testament, KJV
For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
Acts 17:25 New Testament, KJV
Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
Acts 28:9 New Testament, KJV
So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:
Revelation 13:3 New Testament, KJV
And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
Revelation 13:12 New Testament, KJV
And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
1 Esdras 1:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and said, Ye shall no more bear the ark upon your shoulders: now therefore serve the Lord your God, and minister unto his people Israel, and prepare you after your families and kindred,
1 Esdras 2:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So all the vessels of gold and of silver, which were carried away, were five thousand four hundred threescore and nine.
Judith 11:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For thy servant is religious, and serveth the God of heaven day and night: now therefore, my lord, I will remain with thee, and thy servant will go out by night into the valley, and I will pray unto God, and he will tell me when they have committed their sins:
Tobit 1:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The first tenth part of all increase I gave to the sons of Aaron, who ministered at Jerusalem: another tenth part I sold away, and went, and spent it every year at Jerusalem:
Tobit 2:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and I knew not that there were sparrows in the wall, and mine eyes being open, the sparrows muted warm dung into mine eyes, and a whiteness came in mine eyes; and I went to the physicians, but they helped me not: moreover Ahikar did nourish me, until I went into Elymais.
Tobit 12:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
for he hath brought me again to thee in safety, and made whole my wife, and brought me the money, and likewise healed thee.
Wisdom of Solomon 10:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But wisdom delivered from pain those that attended upon her.
Wisdom of Solomon 16:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For it was neither herb, nor mollifying plaster, that restored them to health: But thy word, O Lord, which healeth all things.
Wisdom of Sirach 18:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Learn before thou speak, And use physic or ever thou be sick.
Wisdom of Sirach 35:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, And shall kindle justice as a light.
Wisdom of Sirach 38:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
With such doth he heal men, And taketh away their pains.
Letter of Jeremiah 1:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The things wherein there is no breath are bought for a most high price.
Letter of Jeremiah 1:38 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They can show no mercy to the widow, nor do good to the fatherless.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2323, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 16 usages, New Testament
Mark 6 usages, New Testament
Luke 13 usages, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 5 usages, New Testament
Revelation 2 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Letter of Jeremiah 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2323 FAQ

What does therapeuo (θεραπεύω) mean?

Therapeuo (Strong's G2323) is a Greek word most simply glossed "cure". therapeuo (ther-ap-yoo'-o) v. 1. to wait upon menially 2. (figuratively) to adore (God)

How many times is therapeuo (θεραπεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 64 linked usages for Strong's G2323 across 17 books.

Where can I study therapeuo (θεραπεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2323 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate therapeuo (θεραπεύω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as disease, upon, and god. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2323 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 13 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2323, with linked reader references where each row is available.