Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μαστός”
Understanding mastós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
pap. - a (properly, female) breast (as if kneaded up)
G3149
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μαστός
Phoneticmas-tos'
Transliterationmastós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
pap. - a (properly, female) breast (as if kneaded up)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 11:27 | “And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.” Word: μαστός (mastós) | |
| Luke 23:29 | “For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.” Word: μαστός (mastós) | |
| Revelation 1:13 | “And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.” Word: μαστός (mastós) |