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στῆθος G4738
G4738 is the Greek word στῆθος, transliterated stēthos. The King James Version most often renders it breast.
What it means
the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest.
Where it comes from
from G2476 (ἵστημι) (as standing prominently).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: breast.
Verses using στῆθος
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 18:13 · KJV
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.
Luke 23:48 · KJV
And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
John 13:25 · KJV
He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
John 21:20 · KJV
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?
Revelation 15:6 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4738 mean?
G4738 is the Greek word στῆθος (stēthos), meaning the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest.
How is G4738 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it breast (3 times), breasts (1 time), having their breasts (1 time).
How many times does G4738 appear in the Bible?
στῆθος (stēthos) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4738 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2476 (ἵστημι) (as standing prominently).
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