◄ 1131. gumnos ►
Strong's Lexicon gumnos: Naked, bare, exposed Original Word: γυμνός Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: gumnos Pronunciation: goom-NOS Phonetic Spelling: (goom-nos') Definition: rarely: stark-naked; generally: wearing only the under-garment; bare, open, manifest; mere. Meaning: The term γυμνός primarily means "naked" or "unclothed." It can also imply being inadequately dressed or lacking proper attire. In a metaphorical sense, it can denote being exposed or vulnerable. Word Origin: Derived from the base of γυμνάζω (gumnazō), meaning "to exercise naked" or "to train." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of nakedness is עָרוֹם (arom) [Strong's Hebrew 6174], which similarly denotes being unclothed or exposed. Another related term is עֵירֹם (erom) [Strong's Hebrew 5903], used in contexts of physical nakedness or vulnerability. These entries reflect the multifaceted use of γυμνός in the biblical text, encompassing both physical and spiritual dimensions of nakedness and exposure. Usage: The word γυμνός is used in various contexts in the New Testament, often to describe physical nakedness or a state of being without clothing. It can also be used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral exposure. Context: The Greek term γυμνός appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating both literal and figurative uses. In Matthew 25:36, Jesus speaks of clothing the naked as an act of mercy: "I was naked and you clothed Me." This highlights the physical state of being without clothing and the compassionate response expected of believers. In John 21:7, Peter is described as being "naked" while fishing, which likely means he was stripped for work, wearing minimal clothing suitable for labor. This usage underscores the practical aspect of the term, where "naked" can mean insufficiently clothed for a particular task. The Apostle Paul uses γυμνός metaphorically in 2 Corinthians 5:3, discussing the spiritual state of being unclothed or exposed: "if indeed, when we are clothed, we will not be found naked." Here, Paul contrasts the earthly body with the heavenly dwelling, using "naked" to describe a state of vulnerability or incompleteness without the resurrection body. In Revelation 3:17, the term is used to describe spiritual poverty and exposure: "You do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked." This passage uses γυμνός to convey a lack of spiritual covering or righteousness, emphasizing the need for repentance and divine provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition naked, poorly clothed NASB Translation bare (1), naked (11), open (1), stripped (1), without clothing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1131: γυμνός γυμνός, γυμνή, γυμνόν, in the Sept. for עֵירֹם. and עָרום, naked, not covered; 1. properly, a. unclad, without clothing: Mark 14:52; Revelation 3:17; Revelation 16:15; Revelation 17:16; τό γυμνόν, substantively, the naked body: ἐπί γυμνοῦ, Mark 14:51; cf. Fritzsche at the passage; (τά γυμνά, Lucian, nav. 33). b. ill-clad: Matthew 25:36, 38, 43; Acts 19:16 (with torn garments); James 2:15; (Job 22:6; Job 24:10; Job 26:6). c. clad in the undergarment only (the outer garment or cloak being laid aside): John 21:7; (1 Samuel 19:24; Isaiah 20:2; Hesiod, Works, 389; often in Attic; so nudus, Vergil Georg. 1, 299). d. of the soul, whose garment is the body, stripped of the body, without a body: 2 Corinthians 5:3 (Plato, Crat c. 20, p. 403 b. ἡ ψυχή γυμνή τοῦ σώματος). 2. metaphorically, a. naked, i. e. open, laid bare: Hebrews 4:13 (γυμνός ὁ ᾅδης ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ, Job 26:6; examples from Greek authors, see in Bleek on Heb. vol. ii. 1, p. 585). b. only, mere, bare, equivalent to ψιλός (like Latinvudus): γυμνός κόκκος, mere grain, not the plant itself, 1 Corinthians 15:37 (Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 24, 5 [ET] σπέρματα πεσόντα εἰς τήν γῆν ξηρά καί γυμνά διαλύεται). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance naked. Of uncertain affinity; nude (absolute or relative, literal or figurative) -- naked. Forms and Transliterations γυμνα γυμνά γυμνὰ γυμναί γυμνή γυμνην γυμνήν γυμνοι γυμνοί γυμνοὶ γυμνον γυμνόν γυμνὸν γυμνος γυμνός γυμνὸς γυμνότερος γυμνου γυμνού γυμνοῦ γυμνους γυμνούς γυμνοὺς γυμνών gumna gumnen gumnēn gumnoi gumnon gumnos gumnou gumnous gymna gymnà gymnen gymnēn gymnḗn gymnoi gymnoì gymnon gymnòn gymnos gymnós gymnòs gymnou gymnoû gymnous gymnoùs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 25:36 Adj-NMS GRK: γυμνὸς καὶ περιεβάλετέ NAS: naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, KJV: Naked, and ye clothed INT: naked and you clothed Matthew 25:38 Adj-AMS GRK: συνηγάγομεν ἢ γυμνὸν καὶ περιεβάλομεν NAS: You in, or naked, and clothe KJV: took [thee] in? or naked, and clothed INT: took [you] in or naked and clothed [you] Matthew 25:43 Adj-NMS GRK: συνηγάγετέ με γυμνὸς καὶ οὐ NAS: and you did not invite Me in; naked, and you did not clothe KJV: not in: naked, and ye clothed INT: you took in me naked and not Matthew 25:44 Adj-AMS GRK: ξένον ἢ γυμνὸν ἢ ἀσθενῆ NAS: a stranger, or naked, or sick, KJV: a stranger, or naked, or sick, INT: a stranger or naked or sick Mark 14:51 Adj-GNS GRK: σινδόνα ἐπὶ γυμνοῦ καὶ κρατοῦσιν NAS: over [his] naked [body]; and they seized KJV: about [his] naked [body]; and INT: a linen cloth about [his] naked [body] and they seize Mark 14:52 Adj-NMS GRK: τὴν σινδόνα γυμνὸς ἔφυγεν NAS: of the linen sheet and escaped naked. KJV: from them naked. INT: the linen cloth naked he fled John 21:7 Adj-NMS GRK: ἦν γὰρ γυμνός καὶ ἔβαλεν NAS: his outer garment on (for he was stripped [for work]), and threw KJV: he was naked,) and INT: he was indeed naked and cast Acts 19:16 Adj-AMP GRK: αὐτῶν ὥστε γυμνοὺς καὶ τετραυματισμένους NAS: out of that house naked and wounded. KJV: that house naked and wounded. INT: them so that naked and wounded 1 Corinthians 15:37 Adj-AMS GRK: σπείρεις ἀλλὰ γυμνὸν κόκκον εἰ NAS: the body which is to be, but a bare grain, KJV: but bare grain, INT: you sow but a bare grain if 2 Corinthians 5:3 Adj-NMP GRK: ἐκδυσάμενοι οὐ γυμνοὶ εὑρεθησόμεθα NAS: it on, will not be found naked. KJV: not be found naked. INT: having been clothed not naked we will be found Hebrews 4:13 Adj-NNP GRK: πάντα δὲ γυμνὰ καὶ τετραχηλισμένα NAS: but all things are open and laid bare KJV: but all things [are] naked and opened INT: all things moreover [are] uncovered and laid bare James 2:15 Adj-NMP GRK: ἢ ἀδελφὴ γυμνοὶ ὑπάρχωσιν καὶ NAS: sister is without clothing and in need KJV: sister be naked, and destitute INT: or a sister naked be and Revelation 3:17 Adj-NMS GRK: τυφλὸς καὶ γυμνός NAS: and poor and blind and naked, KJV: blind, and naked: INT: blind and naked Revelation 16:15 Adj-NMS GRK: ἵνα μὴ γυμνὸς περιπατῇ καὶ NAS: that he will not walk about naked and men will not see KJV: lest he walk naked, and they see INT: that not naked he might walk and Revelation 17:16 Adj-AFS GRK: αὐτὴν καὶ γυμνήν καὶ τὰς NAS: her desolate and naked, and will eat KJV: desolate and naked, and shall eat INT: her and naked and the Strong's Greek 1131 15 Occurrences γυμνὰ — 1 Occ. γυμνήν — 1 Occ. γυμνοὶ — 2 Occ. γυμνὸν — 3 Occ. γυμνὸς — 6 Occ. γυμνοῦ — 1 Occ. γυμνοὺς — 1 Occ.