4750. stoma

Lexicon

stoma: Mouth

Original Word: στόμα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: stoma
Pronunciation: STO-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (stom'-a)
Definition: Mouth
Meaning: the mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

mouth.

Probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of tomoteros; the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon) -- edge, face, mouth.

see GREEK tomoteros

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
the mouth
NASB Translation
edge (2), face (4), lips (1), mouth (60), mouths (5), say* (1), testimony (1), utterance (1), voice (1), words (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4750: στόμα

στόμα, στόματος, τό (apparently equivalent to τομα, with sigma ς( prefixed, from τέμνω, τετομα, therefore properly, 'cutting' (or 'cut'; so Etym. Magn. 728, 18; others, 'calling', etc.; but doubtful, cf. Curtius, § 226 b.; Vanicek, p. 1141 and references)); from Homer down; Hebrew פֶּה; the mouth;

1. properly, the mouth as a part of the body: of man, John 19:29; Acts 11:8; Revelation 1:16; Revelation 3:16, and often; of animals — as of a fish, Matthew 17:27; of a horse, James 3:3; Revelation 9:17; of a serpent, Revelation 12:15; Revelation 13:5; the jaws of a lion, 2 Timothy 4:17; Hebrews 11:33; Revelation 13:2. Since the thoughts of man's soul find verbal utterance by his mouth, καρδία (`the heart' or soul) and στόμα 'the mouth' are distinguished: Matthew 12:34; Matthew 15:8 Rec. from Isaiah 29:13; Romans 10:8, 10; in phrases chiefly of a Hebraistic character, the mouth (as the organ of speech) is mentioned in connection with words and speech, Matthew 21:16 (from Psalm 8:3), and words are said to proceed ἐκ τοῦ στόματος, Matthew 4:4 (from Deuteronomy 8:3); Luke 4:22; Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 3:8; James 3:10; τό στόμα λαλεῖ τί, Jude 1:16; on the Hebrew phrase ἀνοίγειν τό στόμα, see ἀνοίγω, p. 48{a} bottom ἡ ἄνοιξις τοῦ στοματου Ephesians 6:19; στόμα πρός στόμα λαλῆσαι (אֶל־פֶּה פֶּה דִּבֶּר, Numbers 12:8) literally, mouth (turned) to mouth (A. V. face to face), 2 John 1:12; 3 John 1:14, (τό στόμα πρός τό στόμα, of a kiss, Xenophon, mem. 2, 6, 32); God or the Holy Spirit is said to speak διά τοῦ στόματος τίνος (cf. Buttmann, 183 (159)), Luke 1:70; Acts 1:16; Acts 3:18, 21; Acts 4:25; or a person is said to hear a thing διά τοῦ στόματος, Acts 15:7; or ἀπό τοῦ στόματος τοῦ, from his own mouth, i. e. what he has just said, Luke 22:71; or ἐκ τοῦ στόματος, Acts 22:14; θρευσαι τί ἐκ τοῦ στόματος τοῦ, Luke 11:54; τό πνεῦμα τοῦ στόματος (the breath of his mouth, see πνεῦμα, 1 b.), 2 Thessalonians 2:8 (Psalm 32:6 (), cf. Isaiah 11:4); ἡ ῤομφαία τοῦ στοματου, a figure portraying the destructive power of the words of Christ the judge, Revelation 2:16; δόλος or ψεῦδος ἐν τῷ στόματι, 1 Peter 2:22 and Revelation 14:5 (from Isaiah 53:9); στόμα is put for 'statements', declarations, in Matthew 18:16 and 2 Corinthians 13:1 (Deuteronomy 19:15); Luke 19:22 (Ecclesiastes 8:2). διδόναι τίνι στόμα, apt forms of speech (as distinguished from the substance of speech, ἡ σοφία), Luke 21:15; στόμα for one who has begun (or is about) to speak, Romans 3:19 (Psalm 106:42 (); cf. πᾶν γόνυ and πᾶσα γλῶσσα, Philippians 2:10f, from Isaiah 45:23); metaphorically, the earth is said to open its mouth and καταπίνειν τί, Revelation 12:16.

2. Like Latinacies, στόμα μαχαίρας, the edge of the sword (פִּי־חֶרֶב, Genesis 34:26; (Joshua 19:48; Jeremiah 21:7, etc.); Judges 18:27, etc.; 2 Samuel 15:14 (but in the last two passages the Sept. render the Hebrew phrase by στόμα ῤομφαίας, which (together with στόμα ξίφους) is the more common translation; cf. Winers Grammar, 18, 30; Buttmann, 320 (274) n.)): Luke 21:24; Hebrews 11:34 (hence, δίστομος, which see; אָכַל of a sword, 2 Samuel 2:26; 2 Samuel 11:25).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek verb "τέμνω" (temnō), meaning "to cut" or "to divide."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek "στόμα" corresponds to several Hebrew words in the Old Testament, primarily "פֶּה" (peh • Strong's Hebrew 6310), which also means "mouth" and is used in similar contexts to denote speech, expression, and communication. Another related Hebrew term is "שָׂפָה" (saphah • Strong's Hebrew 8193), meaning "lip" or "language," which can also relate to the concept of speech and expression.

Usage: The word "στόμα" is used in various contexts throughout the New Testament, often referring to the physical mouth, but also metaphorically to speech or utterance. It appears in discussions about communication, the power of words, and expressions of faith or confession.

Context: The Greek word "στόμα" is a significant term in the New Testament, appearing in numerous passages to convey both literal and metaphorical meanings. In its literal sense, "στόμα" refers to the physical mouth, as seen in verses like Matthew 4:4, "But Jesus answered, 'It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Here, the "mouth of God" symbolizes divine communication and authority.

Metaphorically, "στόμα" is used to discuss the power and impact of speech. For instance, in James 3:10, it is written, "Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!" This highlights the dual potential of the mouth to produce both positive and negative outcomes, emphasizing the moral responsibility associated with speech.

The term also appears in contexts of confession and proclamation of faith. Romans 10:9 states, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Here, "στόμα" underscores the importance of verbal confession in the process of salvation.

Throughout the New Testament, "στόμα" serves as a reminder of the profound influence of words and the necessity of aligning one's speech with faith and righteousness.

Forms and Transliterations

στομα στόμα στόμασι στοματα στόματα στοματι στόματι στόματί στοματος στόματος στόματός στοματων στομάτων stoma stóma stomata stómata stomati stómati stómatí stomaton stomatōn stomáton stomátōn stomatos stómatos stómatós

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 4:4 N-GNS
GRK: ἐκπορευομένῳ διὰ στόματος θεοῦ
NAS: THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'
KJV: out of the mouth of God.
INT: coming out of [the] mouth of God

Matthew 5:2 N-ANS
GRK: ἀνοίξας τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ ἐδίδασκεν
NAS: He opened His mouth and [began] to teach
KJV: he opened his mouth, and taught them,
INT: having opened the mouth of him he taught

Matthew 12:34 N-NNS
GRK: καρδίας τὸ στόμα λαλεῖ
NAS: what is good? For the mouth speaks
KJV: of the heart the mouth speaketh.
INT: heart the mouth speaks

Matthew 13:35 N-ANS
GRK: παραβολαῖς τὸ στόμα μου ἐρεύξομαι
NAS: I WILL OPEN MY MOUTH IN PARABLES;
KJV: I will open my mouth in parables;
INT: parables the mouth of me I will utter

Matthew 15:11 N-ANS
GRK: εἰς τὸ στόμα κοινοῖ τὸν
NAS: enters into the mouth [that] defiles
KJV: into the mouth defileth
INT: into the mouth defiles the

Matthew 15:11 N-GNS
GRK: ἐκ τοῦ στόματος τοῦτο κοινοῖ
NAS: proceeds out of the mouth, this
KJV: out of the mouth, this
INT: out of the mouth this defiles

Matthew 15:17 N-ANS
GRK: εἰς τὸ στόμα εἰς τὴν
NAS: that goes into the mouth passes
KJV: entereth in at the mouth goeth into
INT: into the mouth into the

Matthew 15:18 N-GNS
GRK: ἐκ τοῦ στόματος ἐκ τῆς
NAS: But the things that proceed out of the mouth come
KJV: out of the mouth come forth
INT: out of the mouth out of the

Matthew 17:27 N-ANS
GRK: ἀνοίξας τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ εὑρήσεις
NAS: up; and when you open its mouth, you will find
KJV: his mouth, thou shalt find
INT: having opened the mouth of it you will find

Matthew 18:16 N-GNS
GRK: ἵνα ἐπὶ στόματος δύο μαρτύρων
NAS: with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO
KJV: that in the mouth of two or
INT: that upon [the] testimony of two witnesses

Matthew 21:16 N-GNS
GRK: ὅτι Ἐκ στόματος νηπίων καὶ
NAS: read, OUT OF THE MOUTH OF INFANTS
KJV: Out of the mouth of babes and
INT: Out of [the] mouth of little children and

Luke 1:64 N-NNS
GRK: δὲ τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ παραχρῆμα
NAS: And at once his mouth was opened
KJV: And his mouth was opened immediately,
INT: moreover the mouth of him immediately

Luke 1:70 N-GNS
GRK: ἐλάλησεν διὰ στόματος τῶν ἁγίων
NAS: As He spoke by the mouth of His holy
KJV: he spake by the mouth of his holy
INT: he spoke by mouth the holy

Luke 4:22 N-GNS
GRK: ἐκ τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ καὶ
NAS: which were falling from His lips; and they were saying,
KJV: out of his mouth. And they said,
INT: out of the mouth of him and

Luke 6:45 N-NNS
GRK: λαλεῖ τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ
NAS: what is evil; for his mouth speaks
KJV: of the heart his mouth speaketh.
INT: speaks the mouth of him

Luke 11:54 N-GNS
GRK: ἐκ τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ
KJV: his mouth, that
INT: out of the mouth of him

Luke 19:22 N-GNS
GRK: Ἐκ τοῦ στόματός σου κρίνω
NAS: He said to him, 'By your own words I will judge
KJV: thine own mouth will I judge
INT: Out of the mouth of you I will judge

Luke 21:15 N-ANS
GRK: δώσω ὑμῖν στόμα καὶ σοφίαν
NAS: for I will give you utterance and wisdom
KJV: will give you a mouth and wisdom,
INT: will give you a mouth and wisdom

Luke 21:24 N-DNS
GRK: καὶ πεσοῦνται στόματι μαχαίρης καὶ
NAS: and they will fall by the edge of the sword,
KJV: they shall fall by the edge of the sword,
INT: And they will fall by [the] edge of [the] sword and

Luke 22:71 N-GNS
GRK: ἀπὸ τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ
NAS: it ourselves from His own mouth.
KJV: of his own mouth.
INT: from the mouth of him

John 19:29 N-DNS
GRK: αὐτοῦ τῷ στόματι
NAS: and brought it up to His mouth.
KJV: and put [it] to his mouth.
INT: it to the mouth

Acts 1:16 N-GNS
GRK: ἅγιον διὰ στόματος Δαυὶδ περὶ
NAS: foretold by the mouth of David
KJV: by the mouth of David
INT: Holy by [the] mouth of David concerning

Acts 3:18 N-GNS
GRK: προκατήγγειλεν διὰ στόματος πάντων τῶν
NAS: announced beforehand by the mouth of all
KJV: by the mouth of all
INT: foretold by [the] mouth of all the

Acts 3:21 N-GNS
GRK: θεὸς διὰ στόματος τῶν ἁγίων
NAS: spoke by the mouth of His holy
KJV: hath spoken by the mouth of all his
INT: God by [the] mouth of all holy

Acts 4:25 N-GNS
GRK: πνεύματος ἁγίου στόματος Δαυὶδ παιδός
NAS: Spirit, [through] the mouth of our father
KJV: Who by the mouth of thy servant
INT: [the] Spirit Holy [the] mouth David servant

Strong's Greek 4750
78 Occurrences

στόμα — 28 Occ.
στόματα — 3 Occ.
στόματι — 11 Occ.
στομάτων — 2 Occ.
στόματος — 34 Occ.