G1128: γυμνάζω
gymnázō · “to train”
Definition
to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: exercise
Word origin: from G1131 (γυμνός);
Extended definition
(γυμνός), [in LXX: 2Ma.10:15 * ;]
1. properly, to exercise naked.
2. Generally, to exercise, train the body or mind: 1Ti.4:7, Heb.5:14 12:11, 2Pe.2:14.
† (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1128 is translated
- trained ×2
- do train ×1
- exercised ×1
Bible verses with G1128 (gymnázō)
Gymnázō appears in 4 verses.
- 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: