Strong's Lexicon stéthos: Breast, chest Original Word: στῆθος Word Origin: Derived from the base of ἵστημι (histēmi), meaning "to stand" or "to set." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of the chest or breast is חֵיק (cheq), Strong's Hebrew 2436, which can mean "bosom" or "lap." Usage: In the New Testament, "stéthos" refers to the chest or breast area of a person. It is used both literally, to describe the physical part of the body, and metaphorically, to convey intimacy or closeness, as seen in the context of reclining at a meal. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman culture, the act of reclining at a meal was a common practice, especially during formal banquets or significant gatherings. The position of reclining allowed for close conversation and was a sign of friendship and trust. The "bosom" or "chest" was considered a place of honor and affection, often associated with the heart and emotions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition the breast NASB Translation bosom (2), breast (1), breasts (1), chests (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4738: στῆθοςστῆθος, στήθους, τό (from ἵστημι; that which stands out, is prominent (Etym. Magn. 727, 19 διότι ἕστηκεν ἀσάλευτον)), from Homer down, the breast: John 13:25; John 21:20 (cf. κόλπος, 1); Revelation 15:6. τύπτειν εἰς τό στῆθος or τύπτειν τό στῆθος, of mourners (see κόπτω), Luke 18:13; Luke 23:48. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breast. From histemi (as standing prominently); the (entire external) bosom, i.e. Chest -- breast. see GREEK histemi Forms and Transliterations στήθει στήθεων στηθη στήθη στηθος στήθος στῆθος στήθους στηθύνια στηθύνιον στηθυνίου stethe stēthē stḗthe stḗthē stethos stêthos stēthos stē̂thosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 18:13 N-ANSGRK: ἔτυπτεν τὸ στῆθος αὐτοῦ λέγων NAS: but was beating his breast, saying, KJV: upon his breast, saying, God INT: was striking the breast of himself saying Luke 23:48 N-ANP John 13:25 N-ANS John 21:20 N-ANS Revelation 15:6 N-ANP Strong's Greek 4738 |
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