King James Bible Dictionary

HEALTH, noun helth. [from heal.] That state of an animal or living body, in which the parts are sound, well organized and disposed, and in which they all perform freely their natural functions. In this state the animal feels no pain. This word is applied also to plants.

1. Sound state of the mind; natural vigor of faculties.

2. Sound state of the mind, in a moral sense; purity; goodness.

There is no health in us.

3. Salvation or divine favor, or grace which cheers God's people. Psalms 43:5,

4. Wish of health and happiness; used in drinking. Come, love and health to all; an elliptical phrase, for, I wish health to you.

HEALTH'FULLY, adverb In health; wholesomely.

HEALTH'FULNESS, noun A state of being well; a state in which the parts of a living body are sound, and regularly perform their functions.

1. Wholesomeness; salubrity; state or qualities that promote health; as the healthfulness of the air, or of climate, or of diet, or of exercises.

HEALTH'ILY, adjective [See Health.] Without disease.

HEALTH'INESS, noun The state of health; soundness; freedom from disease; as the healthiness of an animal or plant.

HEALTH'LESS, adjective Infirm; sickly.

1. Not conducive to health. [Little used.]

HEALTH'SOME, adjective Wholesome. [Not used.]

HEALTH'Y, adjective Being in a sound state; enjoying health; hale; sound; as a healthy body or constitution.

1. Conducive to health; wholesome; salubrious; as a healthy exercise; a healthy climate; healthy recreations.