/Greek/G3751

Strong's G3751 · Greek

ὀσφῦς

osphŷs

Number

G3751

Language

Greek

Original word

ὀσφῦς

Transliteration

osphŷs

KJV occurrences

8 verses

Definition

the loin (externally), i.e. the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power

KJV: loin

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀσφῦς across 8 verses.

loins8×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 3:4

And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.

Mark1 verse

Mark 1:6

And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;

Luke1 verse

Luke 12:35

Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

Acts1 verse

Acts 2:30

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Ephesians1 verse

Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Hebrews2 verses

Hebrews 7:5

And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

Hebrews 7:10

For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

1 Peter1 verse

1 Peter 1:13

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Topics that use this word

Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature Of Abraham Melchizedek Temptation Types of Christ Watchfulness Armor Arms, Military Commandments Confessing Christ Death Devil, the

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3751 (osphŷs) mean?

the loin (externally), i.e. the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power

How many times does G3751 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3751 (ὀσφῦς) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “loins.”

How is osphŷs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3751 is rendered as “loins” (8×).

Where does the Greek word ὀσφῦς come from?

of uncertain affinity;