Strong's Lexicon malakia: Weakness, infirmity, softness Original Word: μαλακία Word Origin: Derived from μαλακός (malakos), meaning "soft" or "effeminate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "malakia," the concept of weakness or infirmity can be found in words like חֳלִי (choli - H2483), meaning "sickness" or "disease." Usage: In the New Testament, "malakia" is used to describe a state of weakness or infirmity, often in a physical sense. It can refer to a lack of strength or vigor, and in some contexts, it is associated with moral weakness or effeminacy. The term is used to describe conditions that hinder one's ability to function effectively, whether physically or morally. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, physical strength and vigor were highly valued, and weakness was often looked down upon. The term "malakia" could carry a negative connotation, implying a deficiency in the expected standards of strength and masculinity. In a moral context, it could suggest a lack of self-discipline or moral fortitude. HELPS Word-studies 3119 malakía (from 3120 /malakós, "soft") – a disease or condition that weakens ("softens") the victim. 3119 (malakía) is an ailment that disables – "a debilitating infirmity" causing the body to lose muscle fiber, etc. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom malakos Definition softness, weakness NASB Translation sickness (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3119: μαλακίαμαλακία, μαλακίας, ἡ (μαλακός); 1. properly, softness (from Herodotus down). 2. in the N. T. (like ἀσθένεια, ἀρρωστία) infirmity, debility, bodily weakness, sickness (the Sept. for חלִי, disease, Deuteronomy 7:15; Deuteronomy 28:61; Isaiah 38:9, etc.); joined with νόσος, Matthew 4:23; Matthew 9:35; Matthew 10:1. From malakos; softness, i.e. Enervation (debility) -- disease. see GREEK malakos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:23 N-AFSGRK: καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν ἐν τῷ NAS: and every kind of sickness among KJV: all manner of disease among INT: and every sickness among the Matthew 9:35 N-AFS Matthew 10:1 N-AFS |
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