Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4738
στῆθος
stēthos · “chest”
Used 5 times across 3 books
Definition
στῆθος, -ους, τό
[in LXX: Exo.28:23, 26 (29-30) (לֵב), etc. ;]
the breast: Jhn.13:25 21:10, Rev.15:6; as a sign of penitence, τύπτειν (εἰς) τὸ σ., Luk.18:13 23:48,†
[in LXX: Exo.28:23, 26 (29-30) (לֵב), etc. ;]
the breast: Jhn.13:25 21:10, Rev.15:6; as a sign of penitence, τύπτειν (εἰς) τὸ σ., Luk.18:13 23:48,†
Where it appears
Luke2
John2
Revelation1
In the text
Luke 18:13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.Luke 23:48And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.John 13:25He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?John 21:20Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?Revelation 15:6And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
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