Berean Strong's Lexicon stomachos: Stomach Original Word: στόμαχος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "stoma," meaning "mouth" or "opening." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "stomachos," the concept of the stomach or belly is often represented by the Hebrew word "בֶּטֶן" (beten), Strong's Hebrew #990, which refers to the belly or womb. Usage: In the New Testament, "stomachos" refers to the physical organ, the stomach, which is part of the digestive system. It is used to describe the area of the body where food is digested. The term is used metaphorically in some contexts to refer to the seat of physical appetite or desire. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the stomach was understood as the center of digestion and was often associated with appetite and physical desires. The Greeks had a keen interest in the human body and its functions, and the stomach was considered an essential organ for sustaining life. In the context of the New Testament, understanding the physical body was important for discussions about health, diet, and spiritual discipline. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom stoma Definition an opening, the stomach NASB Translation stomach (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4751: στόμαχοςστόμαχος, στομαχου, ὁ (στόμα, which see); 1. the throat: Homer, others. 2. an opening, orifice, especially of the stomach, Aristotle 3. in later writings (as Plutarch, others) the stomach: 1 Timothy 5:23. From stoma; an orifice (the gullet), i.e. (specially), the "stomach" -- stomach. see GREEK stoma |
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