ἰατρός
iatros
physician
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Greek word ἰατρός (iatros) is defined as a physician. It occurs 7 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in ancient Greek culture and the context in which it is used. As a noun, ἰατρός refers to a medical professional who heals and treats illnesses. The usage of ἰατρός suggests that it is a key term in ancient Greek society, where medical care was a vital aspect of everyday life. The fact that it appears 7 times in the Bible implies that it held significant meaning and relevance to the authors and audiences of these texts. However, without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact nature of its significance. In summary, ἰατρός is a Greek word that means physician, and its 7 occurrences in the Bible highlight its importance in ancient Greek culture and the context in which it is used.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.
Mark 2:17When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Mark 5:26and had suffered many things by many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better, but rather grew worse,
Luke 4:23He said to them, “Doubtless you will tell me this parable, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in your hometown.’ ”
Luke 5:31Jesus answered them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.
Luke 8:43A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians and could not be healed by any
Colossians 4:14Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.