The meaning of “στόμα”

Understanding stóma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G4750

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

στόμα

Phoneticstom'-a

Transliterationstóma

Grammar Code

G:N-N

Greek Noun, Neuter

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of τομώτερος edge, face, mouth. - the mouth (as if a gash in the face) - by implication, language (and its relations) - figuratively, an opening (in the earth) - specially, the front or edge (of a weapon)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

72 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 15:11	“Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.”
Acts 10:34	“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
Ephesians 6:19	“And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,”
2 Timothy 4:17	“Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.”
1 Peter 2:22	“Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

72x

Most Frequent Book

Revelation

Book Distribution

Matthew11

Luke9

John1

Acts12

Romans6

2 Corinthians2

Ephesians2

Colossians1

2 Thessalonians1

2 Timothy1

Hebrews2

James2

1 Peter1

2 John1

3 John1

Jude1

Revelation18

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'στόμα' deepen your understanding of Matthew 15:11?

Continue Studying

Expand Your Study

Full Lexicon Index

Full Lexicon Index Greek Lexicon Hebrew Lexicon Bible Quizzes Nave's Topical Bible Bible People Directory Bible Name Meanings 613 Commandments