Greek · G3751 · unreviewed

ὀσφῦς

Loins

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ὀσφῦς G3751
Pronunciation osphŷs

What does ὀσφῦς (osphŷs) mean in the Bible?

ὀσφῦς (osphŷs) is a Greek word meaning "loins". ὀσφύς, -ύος, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for מֹתֶן;, also for חָלַץ, etc.

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Meaning

loins
Extended definition

the loin: Mat.3:4, Mrk.1:6; metaphorically, περιζώννυσθαι (ἀναζ-) τ. ὀσφύας, Luk.12:35, Eph.6:14, 1Pe.1:13; regarded, as by the Hebrews, as the seat of generative power, Heb.7:5, 10; metaphorically, καρπὸς τ. ὀσφύος, Act.2:30

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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