### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **therapeía**, represented by `{{G2322}}`, is derived from a word meaning to attend to. It carries a dual meaning of **healing** or, figuratively, a **household** of domestics requiring attendance. It appears **4 times** across **4 unique verses** in the Bible, highlighting its specific applications in the contexts of both physical restoration and domestic stewardship.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The usage of `{{G2322}}` is evenly split between its two core meanings. In the context of parables about stewardship, it refers to a **household**. Jesus asks who is the faithful servant his lord has made ruler over his **household** in both [[Matthew 24:45]] and [[Luke 12:42]]. The other two occurrences refer to a cure. In [[Luke 9:11]], after Jesus spoke of the kingdom of God, he healed those who had "need of **healing**." In a prophetic sense, the leaves from the tree of life are described as being for the **healing** of the nations [[Revelation 22:2]].
### Related Words & Concepts
A closely related word clarifies the concept of healing:
* `{{G2390}}` **iáomai**: This verb means **to cure** (literally or figuratively) or to **heal, make whole**. The relationship between the two words is seen directly in [[Luke 9:11]], where Jesus healed (the verb `iáomai`) those who had need of **healing** (the noun `therapeía`). This demonstrates that `therapeía` is the cure or restoration that results from the action of `iáomai`.
### Theological Significance
The thematic significance of `{{G2322}}` is rooted in the concept of attentive care.
* **Restoration and Wholeness:** The word points to a necessary cure. This is seen in the immediate physical need of the people following Jesus [[Luke 9:11]] and in the ultimate eschatological need of the nations, who will find their cure in the tree of life [[Revelation 22:2]].
* **Faithful Stewardship:** In its "household" context, `therapeía` defines the sphere of a servant's responsibility. It implies a group that requires care, provision, and management, emphasizing the importance of faithfully attending to the needs of those entrusted to you ([[Matthew 24:45]], [[Luke 12:42]]).
* **Receiving Care:** Whether as a member of a household being given food or a person in need of a cure, the word underscores a state of dependency. It describes a group or individual who is the recipient of attendance from a higher authority, such as a lord, a steward, or Jesus himself.
### Summary
In summary, `{{G2322}}` is a specific term that encapsulates the idea of "attendance." While translated as two different English words, **healing** and **household**, both applications share a common foundation: a group or person receiving necessary care. From the practical management of a domestic household to the profound, spiritual healing of the nations, `therapeía` illustrates the provision and restoration that comes from a caring source.
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