Original Word: ἴαμα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: iama
Pronunciation: EE-ah-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (ee'-am-ah)
Definition: Healing, Cure
Meaning: healing, curing, remedy.

healing.

From iaomai; a cure (the effect) -- healing.

see GREEK iaomai

Cognate: 2386 íama (a neuter noun derived from 2390 /iáomai) – healing (always in the plural in the NT, "healings"). See 2390 (iaomai).

Word Origin
from iaomai
Definition
a healing
NASB Translation
healing (1), healings (2).

STRONGS NT 2386: ἴαμα

ἴαμα, ἰαματος, τό (ἰάομαι);

1. a means of healing, remedy, medicine; (Wis. 11:4 Wis. 16:9; Herodotus 3, 130; Thucydides 2, 51; Polybius 7, 14, 2; Plutarch, Lucian, others).

2. a healing: plural, 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28, 30; (Jeremiah 40:6 (), etc.; Plato, legg. 7, p. 790 d.).

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἰάομαι (iaomai), meaning "to heal" or "to cure."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 7495 (רָפָא, rapha): This Hebrew term means "to heal" or "to make whole." It is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe God's healing power, both physically and spiritually.
• Strong's Hebrew 4832 (מַרְפֵּא, marpe): This noun means "healing" or "cure" and is used to describe the restoration and health that come from God.

In summary, ἴαμα encapsulates the transformative power of divine healing as manifested in the ministry of Jesus and the early church, pointing to the broader theme of redemption and restoration in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word ἴαμα is used in the New Testament to describe acts of healing, particularly those performed by Jesus and the apostles. It emphasizes the miraculous and divine nature of these healings.

Context: The Greek term ἴαμα appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the miraculous healings performed by Jesus and His followers. These healings serve as signs of divine authority and compassion, demonstrating the power of God at work through His chosen instruments. In the early Christian community, the gift of healing was considered one of the spiritual gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul lists "gifts of healing" (χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων) among the various manifestations of the Spirit.

The concept of healing in the New Testament is not limited to physical ailments but extends to spiritual restoration and wholeness. Jesus' healings often involved a holistic approach, addressing both the physical and spiritual needs of individuals. For instance, in the healing of the paralytic, Jesus first forgives the man's sins before commanding him to rise and walk (Mark 2:5-12). This dual aspect of healing underscores the comprehensive nature of salvation offered through Christ.

The use of ἴαμα in the New Testament reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, who would bring healing and restoration to God's people. Isaiah 53:5, for example, speaks of the suffering servant by whose wounds "we are healed," a passage often interpreted in the New Testament as referring to Jesus' redemptive work.

ίαμα ίαμά ιάματά ιαματων ιαμάτων ἰαμάτων iamaton iamatōn iamáton iamátōnInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts