Strong's Lexicon mastos: Breast Original Word: μαστός Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek verb μάω (maō), meaning "to seek after" or "to desire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "mastos" is שָׁדַיִם (shadayim), which also means "breasts" and is used in contexts of fertility and nurturing (e.g., Genesis 49:25). Usage: In the New Testament, "mastos" refers to the human breast, often in the context of nursing or maternal care. It is used both literally and metaphorically to convey nourishment, care, and sometimes judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish culture, the breast was a symbol of nurturing and sustenance, primarily associated with motherhood and the provision of life-giving milk. The imagery of the breast was often used to depict God's provision and care for His people, as well as the intimate bond between a mother and her child. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originder. from a prim. root ma- Definition the breast NASB Translation breasts (2), chest (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3149: μαζόςμαζός, μαζου, ὁ, the breast: of a man, Revelation 1:13 Lachmann ((see μαστός). From Homer down.) STRONGS NT 3149: μασθόςμασθός, Doric for μαστός (which see): Revelation 1:13 Tdf. (this form seems to be Western (Hort, Appendix, p. 149)). STRONGS NT 3149: μαστόςμαστός, μαστοῦ, ὁ (μάσσω to knead (more probably akin to μαδάω, Latinmadidus, etc.; cf. Vanicek, p. 693; Curtius, § 456)), from Sophocles, Herodotus down; the breast (for שַׁד, Job 3:12; Song of Solomon 1:13, etc.); plural, the breasts (nipples) of a man, Revelation 1:13 R G Tr WH (here Tdf. μασθοις (cf. WH's Appendix, p. 149a), Lachmann μαζοις); breasts of a woman, Luke 11:27; Luke 23:29. From the base of massaomai; a (properly, female) breast (as if kneaded up) -- pap. see GREEK massaomai Englishman's Concordance Luke 11:27 N-NMPGRK: σε καὶ μαστοὶ οὓς ἐθήλασας NAS: that bore You and the breasts at which KJV: and the paps which INT: you and [the] breasts at which you nursed Luke 23:29 N-NMP Revelation 1:13 N-DMP Strong's Greek 3149 |
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