The meaning of “ὀσφῦς”
Understanding osphŷs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity loin. - the loin (externally), i.e. the hip - internally (by extension) procreative power
ὀσφῦς
of uncertain affinity loin. - the loin (externally), i.e. the hip - internally (by extension) procreative power
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:4 | “And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.” Word: ὀσφῦς (osphŷs) | |
| Mark 1:6 | “And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;” Word: ὀσφῦς (osphŷs) | |
| Luke 12:35 | “Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;” Word: ὀσφῦς (osphŷs) | |
| Acts 2:30 | “Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;” Word: ὀσφῦς (osphŷs) | |
| Ephesians 6:14 | “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” Word: ὀσφῦς (osphŷs) |