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Strong's G769 ἀσθένεια (astheneia)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H769 — arnon in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G769
Language Greek
Linked Usages 30
Books 15

Strong's G769 Quick Answer

Strong's G769 ἀσθένεια (astheneia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. astheneia (as-then'-ei-ah) n. 1. feebleness (of mind or body) 2. (by implication) malady It has 30 linked Bible usages across 15 books. Visible English usage signals include infirmity and sickness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
astheneia (as-then'-ei-ah) n. 1. feebleness (of mind or body) 2. (by implication) malady
Usage
30 linked usages
Books
15 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
infirmity and sickness

Meaning and Definition

astheneia (as-then'-ei-ah) n. 1. feebleness (of mind or body) 2. (by implication) malady 3. (morally) frailty [from G772] KJV: disease, infirmity, sickness, weakness Root(s): G772

Original Word
ἀσθένεια
Transliteration
astheneia
Derivation
Root: ἀσθενής R1: 772
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G769. 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)

weakness: weak

Usage: ἀσθένεια, -ας, ἡ (ἀσθενής), [in LXX for כָּשַׁל, etc. ;] weakness, frailty, sickness: Luk.13:11-12, Jhn.11:4, Act.28:9, Rom.6:19 8:26, 2Co.11:30 13:4, Gal.4:13 (MM, see word), Heb.5:2 7:28 11:34; ἐν ἀ., Jhn.5:5, 1Co.2:3 15:43, 2Co.12:9; pl., Mat.8:17, Luk.5:15 8:2, 2Co.12:5 12:9-10, 1Ti.5:23, Heb.4:15.† SYN.: μαλακία, νόσος (see DB, iii, 323a) (AS)

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How Strong's G769 Is Translated

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

infirmity Luke 13:11 sickness John 11:4

How Strong's G769 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old 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 23 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 G769 (ἀσθένεια) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G769 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 G769 in the New Testament

23 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 8:17 KJV

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Luke 5:15 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 8:2 KJV

And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

Strong's G769 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 37:7 Septuagint / Brenton

He seals up the hand of every man, That every man may know his own weakness.

Psalms 15:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Their weaknesses have been multiplied; Afterward they hastened. I will by no means assemble their bloody meetings, Neither will I make mention of their names with my lips.

Ecclesiastes 12:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And they shall shut the doors in the marketplace, Because of the weakness of the voice of her that grinds at the mill; And he shall rise up at the voice of the sparrow, And all the daughters of song shall be brought low;

Strong's G769 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 9:21 Septuagint / Brenton

As for me, I was weak, or else I would have remembered kindly your honor and good will. Returning out of Persia, and being taken with a grievous disease, I thought it necessary to care for the common safety of all:

2 Maccabees 9:22 Septuagint / Brenton

not distrusting my health, but having great hope to escape this sickness.

Usage Excerpts

First 30 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G769.

Job 37:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He seals up the hand of every man, That every man may know his own weakness.
Psalms 15:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Their weaknesses have been multiplied; Afterward they hastened. I will by no means assemble their bloody meetings, Neither will I make mention of their names with my lips.
Ecclesiastes 12:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they shall shut the doors in the marketplace, Because of the weakness of the voice of her that grinds at the mill; And he shall rise up at the voice of the sparrow, And all the daughters of song shall be brought low;
Jeremiah 6:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring weakness upon this people, and the fathers and sons shall be weak together; the neighbor and his friend shall perish.
Jeremiah 18:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou, Lord, knowest all their deadly counsel against me: account not their iniquities guiltless, and blot not out their sins from before thee: let their weakness come before thee; deal with them in the time of thy wrath.
Matthew 8:17 New Testament, KJV
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
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 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 13:11 New Testament, KJV
And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
Luke 13:12 New Testament, KJV
And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
John 5:5 New Testament, KJV
And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.
John 11:4 New Testament, KJV
When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
Acts 28:9 New Testament, KJV
So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:
Romans 6:19 New Testament, KJV
I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
Romans 8:26 New Testament, KJV
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
1 Corinthians 2:3 New Testament, KJV
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
1 Corinthians 15:43 New Testament, KJV
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
2 Corinthians 11:30 New Testament, KJV
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
2 Corinthians 12:5 New Testament, KJV
Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
2 Corinthians 12:9 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:10 New Testament, KJV
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Corinthians 13:4 New Testament, KJV
For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
Galatians 4:13 New Testament, KJV
Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.
1 Timothy 5:23 New Testament, KJV
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Hebrews 4:15 New Testament, KJV
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 5:2 New Testament, KJV
Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
Hebrews 7:28 New Testament, KJV
For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
Hebrews 11:34 New Testament, KJV
Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
2 Maccabees 9:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
As for me, I was weak, or else I would have remembered kindly your honor and good will. Returning out of Persia, and being taken with a grievous disease, I thought it necessary to care for the common safety of all:
2 Maccabees 9:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
not distrusting my health, but having great hope to escape this sickness.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G769, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 4 usages, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 5 usages, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 4 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G769 FAQ

What does astheneia (ἀσθένεια) mean?

Astheneia (Strong's G769) is a Greek word most simply glossed "disease". astheneia (as-then'-ei-ah) n. 1. feebleness (of mind or body) 2. (by implication) malady

How many times is astheneia (ἀσθένεια) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 30 linked usages for Strong's G769 across 15 books.

Where can I study astheneia (ἀσθένεια) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G769 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate astheneia (ἀσθένεια)?

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

Does Strong's G769 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G769, with linked reader references where each row is available.