Stēthos — G4738

Definition

neuter noun

the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest

Usually translated as

breast

Origin

from G2476 (as standing prominently)

• hístēmi (G2476)

Occurrences

Stēthos occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), John (2), Revelation (1)

• 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 (στῆθος), saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
• Luke 23:48 — And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts (στήθη), and returned.
• John 13:25 — He then lying on Jesus’ breast (στῆθος) saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
• John 21:20 — Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast (στῆθος) at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
• 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 (στήθη) girded with golden girdles.