ὀσφῦς

osphus

Greek G3751 Noun, feminine 8 occurrences in 8 verses
ὀσφῦς loins

ὀσφύς, -ύος, ἡ

[in LXX chiefly for מֹתֶן;, also for חָלַץ, etc. ;]

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

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Concordance 8 verses

  1. Matthew 3:4 ὀσφὺν

    John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

  2. Mark 1:6 ὀσφὺν

    John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

  3. Luke 12:35 ὀσφύες

    Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.

  4. Acts 2:30 ὀσφύος

    But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

  5. Ephesians 6:14 ὀσφὺν

    Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

  6. Hebrews 7:5 ὀσφύος

    Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

  7. Hebrews 7:10 ὀσφύϊ

    For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.

  8. 1 Peter 1:13 ὀσφύας

    Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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