Strong’s G3119

μαλακία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

malakia

Pronunciation

mah-lah-KEE-ah

Definition

Weakness, infirmity, softness

Meaning

weakness, illness, sickness.

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.

Bible references

Matthew 4:23;Matthew 9:35;Matthew 10:1