Matthew 4:23

Καὶ περιῆγεν ὅλην τὴν Γαλιλαίαν ὁ Ἰησοῦς, διδάσκων ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν, καὶ κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας, καὶ θεραπεύων πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν ἐν τῷ λαῷ.

RBT Greek Interlinear:

Strongs 2532; Kai; Καὶ; And; Conj

Strongs 4013; periēgen; περιῆγεν; He was going; V-IIA-3S

Strongs 1722; en; ἐν; within; Prep

Strongs 3650; holē; ὅλῃ; entirely; Adj-DFS

Strongs 3588; tē; τῇ; the; Art-DFS

Strongs 1056; Galilaia; Γαλιλαίᾳ; Galilee; N-DFS

Strongs 1321; didaskōn; διδάσκων; he who is teaching; V-PPA-NMS

Strongs 1722; en; ἐν; within; Prep

Strongs 3588; tais; ταῖς; the; Art-DFP

Strongs 4864; synagōgais; συναγωγαῖς; congregations; N-DFP

Strongs 846; autōn; αὐτῶν; of themselves; PPro-GM3P

Strongs 2532; kai; καὶ; and; Conj

Strongs 2784; kēryssōn; κηρύσσων; he who is preaching; V-PPA-NMS

Strongs 3588; to; τὸ; the; Art-ANS

Strongs 2098; euangelion; εὐαγγέλιον; glad tidings; N-ANS

Strongs 3588; tēs; τῆς; the; Art-GFS

Strongs 932; basileias; βασιλείας; queen/kingdom; N-GFS

Strongs 2532; kai; καὶ; and; Conj

Strongs 2323; therapeuōn; θεραπεύων; he who is treating; V-PPA-NMS

Strongs 3956; pasan; πᾶσαν; all; Adj-AFS

Strongs 3554; noson; νόσον; disease; N-AFS

Strongs 2532; kai; καὶ; and; Conj

Strongs 3956; pasan; πᾶσαν; all; Adj-AFS

Strongs 3119; malakian; μαλακίαν; softness/weakliness; N-AFS

Strongs 1722; en; ἐν; within; Prep

Strongs 3588; tō; τῷ; the; Art-DMS

Strongs 2992; laō; λαῷ; people; N-DMS

RBT Hebrew Literal:

Moral Weakness/Softness/effeminacy Cured

And he was leading around within the entire the Circuit , he who teaches within the Assemblies of themselves, and he who heralds the Good News of the Queen, and he who treats every illness and every softness/moral weakness within the People.¹⁰

Julia Smith Literal 1876 Translation:
And Jesus went about the whole of Galilee, teaching in their assemblies, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing disease, and every weakness in the people.

LITV Translation:
And Jesus went around all Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every one of the illnesses among the people.

ESV Translation:
And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.

Footnotes

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Softness

Strongs #G3119 μαλακία (malakia):

Physical Softness: Refers to softness or suppleness, particularly in a physical sense, as seen in medical contexts or descriptions of material properties.

Moral Weakness: Indicates a lack of moral strength, discipline, or self-control, often contrasted with virtues like steadfastness or courage. It denotes a propensity towards indulgence, laxity, or yielding in the face of challenges.

Effeminacy: Implies behaviors or traits traditionally associated with femininity, especially when exhibited by men in a manner perceived as lacking in masculinity or strength. Effeminacy is considered a moral failing and a departure from traditional ideals of masculinity.

Contextual Usage:

• • Found in various ancient Greek texts, including philosophical works, historical accounts, speeches, and dramatic literature, where it's employed to critique individuals or societies perceived to exhibit moral weakness or effeminacy.

• Synonymy:

  • Often used interchangeably with "κιναιδεία" (kinaideia), which specifically denotes effeminacy, further emphasizing its association with behaviors or traits perceived as unmanly or morally weak.

In summary, "μαλακία" (malakia) encompasses physical softness, moral weakness, and effeminacy in the context of ancient Greek culture. It's a term used to critique individuals or societies perceived to lack moral fortitude or to deviate from traditional ideals of masculinity.

Examples:

In Aristotelian philosophy, "μαλακία" (malakia) is used to denote moral weakness, particularly in contrast to the virtue of "καρτερία" (karteria), which signifies steadfastness or self-control. This contrast highlights the moral dimension of the term, suggesting a lack of moral fortitude or discipline.

The example from Menander's work (Men. 201.5) provides a specific instance where "μαλακία" (malakia) is mentioned in a dramatic context. The phrase "τῇ σαυτοῦ ζυγομάχει μαλακίᾳ" (tē sautou zugomakhei malakia) translates to "struggling against your own yoke with weakness." 

(cf. Logeion μαλακία)