The meaning of “στῆθος”
Understanding stēthos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
breast. - the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest
στῆθος
breast. - the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 18:13 | “And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.” Word: στῆθος (stēthos) | |
| Luke 23:48 | “And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.” Word: στῆθος (stēthos) | |
| John 13:25 | “He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?” Word: στῆθος (stēthos) | |
| John 21:20 | “Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?” Word: στῆθος (stēthos) | |
| Revelation 15:6 | “And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.” Word: στῆθος (stēthos) |