Strong’s H4975

מֹתֶן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mothen

Pronunciation

mo'-then

Definition

Loins, waist, hips

Meaning

the waist, small of the back, the loins

Usage

The Hebrew word "mothen" primarily refers to the loins or the area of the waist and hips. It is often used in the Bible to denote physical strength, readiness, and the seat of procreative power. The term can also symbolize preparedness, as in the phrase "gird up your loins," which implies readiness for action or battle.

Bible references

Genesis 37:34;Exodus 12:11;Exodus 28:42;Deuteronomy 33:11;2 Samuel 20:8;1 Kings 2:5;1 Kings 12:10;1 Kings 18:46;1 Kings 20:31;1 Kings 20:32;2 Kings 1:8;2 Kings 4:29;2 Kings 9:1;2 Chronicles 10:10;Nehemiah 4:18;Job 12:18;Job 40:16;Psalm 66:11;Psalm 69:23;Proverbs 30:31;Proverbs 31:17;Isaiah 11:5;Isaiah 20:2;Isaiah 21:3;Isaiah 45:1