"pr. to train in gymnastic discipline; hence, to exercise in anything, train to use, discipline, 1 Tim. 4:7; Heb. 5:14; 12:11; 2 Pet. 2:14*"
Definition and meaning
pr. to train in gymnastic discipline; hence, to exercise in anything, train to use, discipline, 1 Tim. 4:7; Heb. 5:14; 12:11; 2 Pet. 2:14*
In the original Greek the word is written: γυμνάζω
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of gymnazo (G1128) across the King James Bible.
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:
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Common questions
Strong's G1128 (gymnazo) is a Greek word that means: pr. to train in gymnastic discipline; hence, to exercise in anything, train to use, discipline, 1 Tim. 4:7; Heb. 5:14; 12:11; 2 Pet. 2:14* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word gymnazo (G1128) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1128 is gymnazo, a Greek word defined as: pr. to train in gymnastic discipline; hence, to exercise in anything, train to use, discipline, 1 Tim. 4:7; Heb. 5:14; 12:11; 2 Pet. 2:14*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
gymnazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.