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What does iatros mean?

Updated: Oct 6, 2021

Iatros (2395 in Strong's Concordance) is a noun in Ancient Greek that means a physician. It is derived from iaomai.


Related Terms

The following terms are often used in connection with iatros:


Usage

Iatros is used 7 times across 7 verses. Below is a list of all references to iatros in the New Testament:


But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

Matthew 9:12 ESV


And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Mark 2:17 ESV


and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse.

Mark 5:26 ESV


And he said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘“Physician, heal yourself.” What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.’”

Luke 4:23 ESV


And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

Luke 5:31 ESV


And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone.

Luke 8:43 ESV


Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.

Colossians 4:14 ESV

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