Lexicon gastér: Belly, womb Original Word: γαστήρ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance belly, womb. Of uncertain derivation; the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand -- belly, + with child, womb. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition the belly NASB Translation child* (4), gluttons (1), pregnant (3), womb (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1064: γαστήργαστήρ, γαστρός (poetic, γαστερος), ἡ, in Greek authors from Homer down; in the Sept. for בֶּטֶן; 1. the belly; by metonymy, of the whole for a part, 2. Latinuterus, the womb: ἐν γαστρί ἔχειν to be with child) see ἔχω, I. 1 b.): Matthew 1:18, 23; Matthew 24:19; Mark 13:17; Luke 21:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; Revelation 12:2; (in the Sept. for הָרָה, Genesis 16:4; Genesis 38:25; Isaiah 7:14, etc.; Herodotus 3, 32 and vit. Homer 2; Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 2, 18, p. 105; 3, 32, p. 177; Pausanias, Herodian, others); συλλαμβάνεσθαι ἐν γαστρί to conceive, become pregnant, Luke 1:31. 3. the stomach; by synecdoche a glutton, gormandizer, a man who is as it were all stomach, Hesiod theog. 26 (so also γάστρις, Aristophanes av. 1604; Aelian v. h. 1, 28; and Latinventer in Lucil. sat. 2, 24 edition Gerl. 'vivite ventres'): γαστέρες ἀργαί, Titus 1:12; see ἀργός, b. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "gastēr" is בֶּטֶן (beten, Strong's H990), which also means "belly" or "womb." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe the physical womb and is similarly employed in both literal and metaphorical contexts, highlighting the continuity of these concepts across the biblical narrative. Usage: The word "gastēr" appears in the New Testament to describe the physical belly or womb. It is used both literally and metaphorically to convey concepts related to physical hunger, gestation, and sometimes deeper spiritual truths. Context: The Greek term "gastēr" is used in the New Testament to describe the physical belly or womb. It appears in contexts that highlight both the physical and metaphorical aspects of human existence. For instance, in the Gospel of Luke, Elizabeth is described as being "with child" in her "gastēr" (Luke 1:41, BSB), emphasizing the miraculous conception of John the Baptist. This usage underscores the womb as a place of divine intervention and fulfillment of God's promises. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:18 N-DFSGRK: εὑρέθη ἐν γαστρὶ ἔχουσα ἐκ INT: she was found in womb to have [child] through Matthew 1:23 N-DFS Matthew 24:19 N-DFS Mark 13:17 N-DFS Luke 1:31 N-DFS Luke 21:23 N-DFS 1 Thessalonians 5:3 N-DFS Titus 1:12 N-NFP Revelation 12:2 N-DFS Strong's Greek 1064 |