Strong’s G4750

στόμα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

stoma

Pronunciation

STO-mah

Definition

Mouth

Meaning

the mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword.

Usage

In the New Testament, "stoma" primarily refers to the physical mouth of a person or an animal. It is used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it denotes the organ used for speech and eating. Metaphorically, it can represent speech, words, or utterances, often highlighting the moral and spiritual implications of what is spoken.

Bible references

Matthew 4:4;Matthew 5:2;Matthew 12:34;Matthew 13:35;Matthew 15:11;Matthew 15:11;Matthew 15:17;Matthew 15:18;Matthew 17:27;Matthew 18:16;Matthew 21:16;Luke 1:64;Luke 1:70;Luke 4:22;Luke 6:45;Luke 11:54;Luke 19:22;Luke 21:15;Luke 21:24;Luke 22:71;John 19:29;Acts 1:16;Acts 3:18;Acts 3:21;Acts 4:25