Definition
ὀσφύς, -ύος, ἡ
[in LXX chiefly for מֹתֶן;, also for חָלַץ, etc. ;]
the loin: Matthew 3:4, Mark 1:6; metaphorically, περιζώννυσθαι (ἀναζ-) τ. ὀσφύας, Luke 12:35, Ephesians 6:14, 1 Peter 1:13; regarded, as by the Hebrews, as the seat of generative power, Hebrews 7:5, 10; metaphorically, καρπὸς τ. ὀσφύος, Acts 2:30
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὀσφῦς:
- מׇתְנַ֫יִםmo.ten“loin”72%
- חָלָץcha.lats“loin”13%
- אַלְיָהal.yah“fat tail”10%
- הוּתha.tat“to plot”3%
- מוּתmut“to die”3%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Matthew 3:4ὀσφὺν · waistJohn wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
- Mark 1:6ὀσφὺν · waistJohn was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
- Luke 12:35ὀσφύεςBe dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.
- Acts 2:30ὀσφύος · [his descendants]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.
- Ephesians 6:14ὀσφὺν · waistStand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
- Hebrews 7:5ὀσφύοςNow 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 7:10ὀσφύϊ · loinFor when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
- 1 Peter 1:13ὀσφύαςTherefore 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.