γαστήρ
gastēr
“belly”
Definition
the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand
of uncertain derivation;
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word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
γαστήρ appears 9 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
“Behold, the virgin will be with childand will give birth to a son,and they will call Him Immanuel”(which means, “God with us”).
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