The meaning of “στόμα”
Understanding stóma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of τομώτερος edge, face, mouth. - the mouth (as if a gash i...
στόμα
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)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: στόμα (stóma) | |
| Acts 10:34 | “Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:” Word: στόμα (stóma) | |
| 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,” Word: στόμα (stóma) | |
| 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.” Word: στόμα (stóma) | |
| 1 Peter 2:22 | “Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:” Word: στόμα (stóma) |