ὀσφῦς
osphŷs
“the loin (externally), i.e. the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power”
8 occurrencesNew TestamentUncommon Word
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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“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;”