στῆθος

stēthosNoun (Neuter)G4738

chest

From: from G2476 (ἵστημι) (as standing prominently);

Short Definition

the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest

Full Lexicon Entry

the breast: as a sign of penitence, *τύπτειν *(εἰς) τὸ σ.
LXX Usage: (29-30) (לֵב), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2
Luke
2
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • John 13:25
  • John 21:20
  • Luke 18:13
  • Luke 23:48
  • Revelation 15:6

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