◄ 1128. gumnazó ►
Strong's Lexicon gumnazó: To train, exercise, discipline Original Word: γυμνάζω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: gumnazó Pronunciation: goom-nad'-zo Phonetic Spelling: (goom-nad'-zo) Definition: To train, exercise, discipline Meaning: I train by physical exercise; hence: train, in the widest sense. Word Origin: Derived from γυμνός (gumnos), meaning "naked" or "bare," which relates to the practice of exercising unclothed in ancient Greek culture. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "gumnazó," the concept of discipline and training can be related to Hebrew words like יָסַר (yasar), meaning "to discipline" or "to instruct." Usage: The verb "gumnazó" primarily means to train or exercise, often in the context of physical training. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual discipline and moral training. The term implies rigorous and consistent effort, akin to the dedication of an athlete preparing for competition. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, physical training was highly valued, and gymnasiums were central to education and social life. The Greeks believed in the harmony of body and mind, and physical exercise was seen as essential for developing both. This cultural backdrop provides a vivid metaphor for spiritual discipline in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to pursue godliness with the same dedication as an athlete. HELPS Word-studies 1128 gymnázō (from 1131 /gymnós, "to train, naked or wearing a loin cloth") – properly, naked or lightly clad, as with an ancient Greek athlete in a sporting event; (figuratively) to train with one's full effort, i.e. with complete physical, emotional force like when working out intensely in a gymnasium. ["Gym" and "gymnasium" come from this same root.] 1128 /gymnázō ("exert intensely, like a pro-athlete") presumes full discipline, necessary to be in "top working condition" (full agility, skill, endurance). This is gained only from constant, rigorous training (exercise). 1128 (gymnázō) conveys acquiring proficiency through practice – regular exercise with graduated resistance (the physical element is also included with the spiritual of being in "God's gymnasium"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from gumnos Definition to exercise naked, to train NASB Translation discipline (1), trained (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1128: γυμνάζω γυμνάζω; (perfect passive participle γεγυμνασμενοσ'; (γυμνός); common in Greek writings from Aeschylus down; 1. properly, to exercise naked (in the palaestra). 2. to exercise vigorously, in any way, either the body or the mind: ἑαυτόν πρός εὐσέβειαν, of one who strives earnestly to become godly, 1 Timothy 4:7; γεγυμνασμενος exercised, Hebrews 5:14; Hebrews 12:11; καρδίαν γεγυμνασμένην πλεονεξίας (Rec. πλεονεξίαις), a soul that covetousness or the love of gain has trained in its crafty ways, 2 Peter 2:14; cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exercise, train From gumnos; to practise naked (in the games), i.e. Train (figuratively) -- exercise. see GREEK gumnos Forms and Transliterations γεγυμνασμενα γεγυμνασμένα γεγυμνασμενην γεγυμνασμένην γεγυμνασμενοις γεγυμνασμένοις γυμναζε γύμναζε gegumnasmena gegumnasmenen gegumnasmenēn gegumnasmenois gegymnasmena gegymnasména gegymnasmenen gegymnasmenēn gegymnasménen gegymnasménēn gegymnasmenois gegymnasménois gumnaze gymnaze gýmnaze Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 4:7 V-PMA-2S GRK: μύθους παραιτοῦ γύμναζε δὲ σεαυτὸν NAS: hand, discipline yourself KJV: and exercise thyself INT: fables refuse train moreover yourself Hebrews 5:14 V-RPM/P-ANP GRK: τὰ αἰσθητήρια γεγυμνασμένα ἐχόντων πρὸς NAS: their senses trained to discern KJV: have their senses exercised to discern INT: the senses exercised have for Hebrews 12:11 V-RPM/P-DMP GRK: δι' αὐτῆς γεγυμνασμένοις ἀποδίδωσιν δικαιοσύνης NAS: to those who have been trained by it, afterwards KJV: of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. INT: by it having been exercised renders of righteousness 2 Peter 2:14 V-RPM/P-AFS GRK: ἀστηρίκτους καρδίαν γεγυμνασμένην πλεονεξίας ἔχοντες NAS: a heart trained in greed, KJV: they have exercised with covetous practices; INT: unestablished a heart exercised in craving having Strong's Greek 1128 4 Occurrences γεγυμνασμένα — 1 Occ. γεγυμνασμένην — 1 Occ. γεγυμνασμένοις — 1 Occ. γύμναζε — 1 Occ.