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 timesAppears 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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