◄ 1064. gastér ►
Strong's Lexicon gastér: Belly, womb Original Word: γαστήρ Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: gastér Pronunciation: gas-TARE Phonetic Spelling: (gas-tare') Definition: the womb, stomach; of a woman: to be with child (lit: to have [a child] in the belly). Meaning: The term "gastēr" primarily refers to the "belly" or "womb." It is used to denote the physical stomach or the womb as the place of gestation. Word Origin: Derived from a primary word (perhaps akin to the base of γένος, G1085, meaning "race" or "kind"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "gastēr" is בֶּטֶן (beten, Strong's H990), which also means "belly" or "womb." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe the physical womb and is similarly employed in both literal and metaphorical contexts, highlighting the continuity of these concepts across the biblical narrative. Usage: The word "gastēr" appears in the New Testament to describe the physical belly or womb. It is used both literally and metaphorically to convey concepts related to physical hunger, gestation, and sometimes deeper spiritual truths. Context: The Greek term "gastēr" is used in the New Testament to describe the physical belly or womb. It appears in contexts that highlight both the physical and metaphorical aspects of human existence. For instance, in the Gospel of Luke, Elizabeth is described as being "with child" in her "gastēr" (Luke 1:41, BSB), emphasizing the miraculous conception of John the Baptist. This usage underscores the womb as a place of divine intervention and fulfillment of God's promises. In another context, the term is used metaphorically to describe those who are driven by their appetites or desires. Philippians 3:19 (BSB) warns of individuals "whose god is their belly," using "gastēr" to symbolize a life led by earthly desires rather than spiritual devotion. This metaphorical use serves as a caution against allowing physical appetites to dominate one's life, encouraging believers to seek higher, spiritual goals. The term also appears in discussions of dietary practices and the physical needs of the body, reflecting the everyday realities of life in the ancient world. In these instances, "gastēr" serves as a reminder of the human condition and the need for sustenance, while also pointing to the deeper spiritual nourishment found in Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition the belly NASB Translation child* (4), gluttons (1), pregnant (3), womb (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1064: γαστήρ γαστήρ, γαστρός (poetic, γαστερος), ἡ, in Greek authors from Homer down; in the Sept. for בֶּטֶן; 1. the belly; by metonymy, of the whole for a part, 2. Latinuterus, the womb: ἐν γαστρί ἔχειν to be with child) see ἔχω, I. 1 b.): Matthew 1:18, 23; Matthew 24:19; Mark 13:17; Luke 21:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; Revelation 12:2; (in the Sept. for הָרָה, Genesis 16:4; Genesis 38:25; Isaiah 7:14, etc.; Herodotus 3, 32 and vit. Homer 2; Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 2, 18, p. 105; 3, 32, p. 177; Pausanias, Herodian, others); συλλαμβάνεσθαι ἐν γαστρί to conceive, become pregnant, Luke 1:31. 3. the stomach; by synecdoche a glutton, gormandizer, a man who is as it were all stomach, Hesiod theog. 26 (so also γάστρις, Aristophanes av. 1604; Aelian v. h. 1, 28; and Latinventer in Lucil. sat. 2, 24 edition Gerl. 'vivite ventres'): γαστέρες ἀργαί, Titus 1:12; see ἀργός, b. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance belly, womb. Of uncertain derivation; the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand -- belly, + with child, womb. Forms and Transliterations γαστέρα γαστερες γαστέρες γαστήρ γαστρι γαστρί γαστρὶ γαστρός γαυριά γαυρίαμα γαυρωθήσεται εγαυριώντο gasteres gastéres gastri gastrì Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:18 N-DFS GRK: εὑρέθη ἐν γαστρὶ ἔχουσα ἐκ INT: she was found in womb to have [child] through Matthew 1:23 N-DFS GRK: παρθένος ἐν γαστρὶ ἕξει καὶ INT: virgin in womb [child] will have and Matthew 24:19 N-DFS GRK: ταῖς ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσαις καὶ NAS: to those who are pregnant and to those KJV: with child, and INT: to those that in womb have [child] and Mark 13:17 N-DFS GRK: ταῖς ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσαις καὶ NAS: to those who are pregnant and to those KJV: with child, and INT: to those that in womb have [child] and Luke 1:31 N-DFS GRK: συλλήμψῃ ἐν γαστρὶ καὶ τέξῃ NAS: you will conceive in your womb and bear KJV: in thy womb, and INT: you will conceive in [your] womb and bring forth Luke 21:23 N-DFS GRK: ταῖς ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσαις καὶ NAS: to those who are pregnant and to those KJV: unto them that are with child, and INT: to those in womb having [child] and 1 Thessalonians 5:3 N-DFS GRK: τῇ ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσῃ καὶ KJV: upon a woman with child; and INT: to her in womb is having [child] and Titus 1:12 N-NFP GRK: κακὰ θηρία γαστέρες ἀργαί NAS: beasts, lazy gluttons. KJV: beasts, slow bellies. INT: evil wild beasts gluttons lazy Revelation 12:2 N-DFS GRK: καὶ ἐν γαστρὶ ἔχουσα καὶ KJV: with child cried, INT: and in womb having [child] and Strong's Greek 1064 9 Occurrences γαστέρες — 1 Occ. γαστρὶ — 8 Occ.