ὀσφῦς (osphus) means “loins” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: os-foos' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ὀσφῦς · osphus · loins
ὀσφύς, -ύος, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for מֹתֶן;, also for חָלַץ, etc. ;] the loin: Mat.3:4, Mrk.1:6; metaphorically, περιζώννυσθαι (ἀναζ-) τ. ὀσφύας, Luk.12:35, Eph.6:14, 1Pe.1:13; regarded, as by the Hebrews, as the seat of generative power, Heb.7:5, 10; metaphorically, καρπὸς τ. ὀσφύος, Act.2:30 (AS)
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the loins.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| waist | 3 |
| his descendants | 1 |
| loin | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| loins | 5 |
| the loins | 3 |
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John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Read word by wordJohn was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Read word by wordBe dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.
Read word by wordBut he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.
Read word by wordStand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
Read word by wordNow the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.
Read word by wordFor when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.
Read word by wordTherefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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