Refiner Word Study gymnazo (G1128)
G1128  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
γυμνάζω
gymnazo
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"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*"

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Definition and meaning

What does gymnazo mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G1128
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

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

Top 4 Bible verses with gymnazo

These are the most notable occurrences of gymnazo (G1128) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 4:7

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

Hebrews 5:14

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.

Hebrews 12:11

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.

2 Peter 2:14

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

Frequently asked questions about gymnazo

What does gymnazo mean in Greek?

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.

How many times does gymnazo appear in the Bible?

The word gymnazo (G1128) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1128?

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.

Is gymnazo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

gymnazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.