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 (AS)
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G3751 — ὀσφῦς
osphus · loins · Greek
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Matthew 3:4 · ὀσφὺνJohn wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.Mark 1:6 · ὀσφὺνJohn was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.Luke 12:35 · ὀσφύεςBe dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.Acts 2:30 · ὀσφύοςBut he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.Ephesians 6:14 · ὀσφὺνStand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,Hebrews 7:5 · ὀσφύοςNow 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.Hebrews 7:10 · ὀσφύϊFor when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.1 Peter 1:13 · ὀσφύαςTherefore 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.