Strong's Lexicon iasis: Healing Original Word: ἴασις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἰάομαι (iaomai), meaning "to heal" or "to cure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with healing is רָפָא (rapha, Strong's H7495), which means "to heal" or "to restore." This term is used throughout the Old Testament to describe God's healing power, both physically and spiritually. Usage: The term "iasis" refers to the act of healing or the process of being healed. It is used in the New Testament to describe physical healing, often in the context of miraculous cures performed by Jesus or the apostles. The word emphasizes the restoration of health and wholeness, both physically and spiritually. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, healing was often associated with divine intervention, and various deities were worshipped as healers. In the Jewish context, healing was seen as a sign of God's favor and power. The New Testament presents Jesus as the ultimate healer, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and demonstrating His divine authority. Healing was a significant aspect of Jesus' ministry, serving as a testament to His identity as the Messiah and His compassion for humanity. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2392 íasis (a feminine noun derived from 2309 /thélō, "supernaturally heal") – healing, especially the spiritual process of God's grace causing the supernatural (divine) healing; "the process . . . of healing . . . distinguished from the neuter noun 2386 (íama), the result . . . of healing" (Zodhiates, Dict). See 2390 (iaomai). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom iaomai Definition a healing NASB Translation cures (1), heal (1), healing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2392: ἴασιςἴασις, ἰάσεως, ἡ, a healing, cure: Luke 13:32; Acts 4:22, 30. (Proverbs 3:8; Proverbs 4:22; (Archilochus ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cure, healing. From iaomai; curing (the act) -- cure, heal(-ing). see GREEK iaomai Forms and Transliterations ιάσει ιασεις ιάσεις ἰάσεις ιασεως ιάσεως ἰάσεως ιασιν ίασιν ἴασιν ίασις iaseis iáseis iaseos iaseōs iáseos iáseōs iasin íasinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 13:32 N-AFPGRK: δαιμόνια καὶ ἰάσεις ἀποτελῶ σήμερον NAS: and perform cures today KJV: and I do cures to day and INT: demons and cures I complete today Acts 4:22 N-GFS Acts 4:30 N-AFS Strong's Greek 2392 |
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