Definition
μαλακία -ας, ἡ
(μαλακός), [in LXX chiefly for חֳלִי Deuteronomy 7:15; 28:61, Isaiah 38:9; 53:3, al. ;]
1. prop., softness, effeminacy (Hdt., Thuc., al).
2. In NT, as in LXX, = ἀσθένεια, weakness, sickness: νόσος καὶ μ., Matthew 4:23; 9:35; 10:1.
Synonyms: see: ἀσθένεια
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as μαλακία:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Matthew 4:23μαλακίαν · sicknessJesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
- Matthew 9:35μαλακίαν · sicknessJesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.
- Matthew 10:1μαλακίαν · sicknessAnd calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.