Strong’s G4738
στῆθος
Part of speech
Noun, Neuter
Transliteration
stéthos
Pronunciation
STAY-thos
Definition
Breast, chest
Meaning
the breast, chest.
Usage
In the New Testament, "stéthos" refers to the chest or breast area of a person. It is used both literally, to describe the physical part of the body, and metaphorically, to convey intimacy or closeness, as seen in the context of reclining at a meal.
Bible references
Luke 18:13;Luke 23:48;John 13:25;John 21:20;Revelation 15:6