ὀσφῦς osphŷs
Meaning
the loin (externally), i.e. the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power
In the King James Version: loin
Derivation: of uncertain affinity;
Where it is used
- Matthew 3:4 John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
- Mark 1:6 John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
- Luke 12:35 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.
- Acts 2:30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.
- Ephesians 6:14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
- Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.
- Hebrews 7:10 For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
- 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.