Gymnázō — G1128

Definition

verb

to practise naked (in the games), i.e. train (figuratively)

1. properly, to exercise naked (in the palaestra)
2. to exercise vigorously, in any way, either the body or the mind

Usually translated as

exercise

Origin

from G1131

• gymnós (G1131)

Occurrences

Gymnázō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Timothy (1), Hebrews (2), 2 Peter (1)

• 1 Timothy 4:7 — But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise (γύμναζε) thyself rather unto godliness.
• Hebrews 5:14 — But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised (γεγυμνασμένα) to discern both good and evil.
• Hebrews 12:11 — Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised (γεγυμνασμένοις) thereby.
• 2 Peter 2:14 — Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised (γεγυμνασμένην) with covetous practices; cursed children: