ὀσφῦς

osphusNoun (Feminine)G3751

loins

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

the loin (externally), i.e. the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power

Full Lexicon Entry

the loin: metaphorically, *περιζώννυσθαι *(ἀναζ-) ὀσφύας,; regarded, as by the Hebrews, as the seat of generative power; metaphorically, καρπὸς ὀσφύος
LXX Usage: chiefly for מֹתֶן; also for חָלַץ, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2
1 Peter
1
Acts
1
Ephesians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:13
  • Acts 2:30
  • Ephesians 6:14
  • Hebrews 7:5
  • Hebrews 7:10

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