ὀσφῦς
osphŷs
“the loin (externally), i.e. the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power”
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Definition
Strong’s Definition
the loin (externally), i.e. the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
the loins, Mt. 3:4; Mk. 1:6. On the accent see BDF, 13.
Translated in KJV as
loin
Etymology
of uncertain affinity;
Chain Links
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“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;”