What does מַחֲלֶה · ἀσθένεια mean in the Bible?
מַחֲלֶה · ἀσθένεια is a Hebrew phrase meaning "illness, disease, weakness".
Hebrew · H4245, G769
מַחֲלָה
Sickness · feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty
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מַחֲלֶהH4245sickness
Pronunciationmaḥăleh
Disease as divine judgment or test; often paired with healing to show God's sovereignty over life and death
Open lexicon entry →ἀσθένειαG769feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty
Pronunciationasthéneia
Physical infirmity, mental limitation, or spiritual frailty—weakness that invites divine compassion and grace.
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מַחֲלֶה · ἀσθένεια is a Hebrew phrase meaning "illness, disease, weakness".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4245, G769?
H4245, G769 is connected to 6 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. illness, disease, weakness
Strong'sH4245, G769
Lexical occurrences6 versesSource Gloss
illness, disease, weakness
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