Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
chest
Usage: στῆθος, -ους, τό [in LXX: Exo.28:23, 26 (29-30) (לֵב), etc. ;] the breast: Jhn.13:25 21:10, Rev.15:6; as a sign of penitence, τύπτειν (εἰς) τὸ σ., Luk.18:13 23:48,† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4738
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
12
Books
9
Strong's G4738 Quick Answer
Strong's G4738 στῆθος (stethos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. stethos (stay`-thos) n. 1. the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest [from G2476 (as standing prominently)] It has 12 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include breasts, breast, and standing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch.
- Meaning
- stethos (stay`-thos) n. 1. the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest [from G2476 (as standing prominently)]
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 9 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch
- Usage Words
- breasts, breast, and standing
Meaning and Definition
stethos (stay`-thos) n. 1. the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest [from G2476 (as standing prominently)] KJV: breast Root(s): G2476
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4738. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4738 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render stethos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's G4738 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4738 (στῆθος) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Enoch 100:3 — στηθους
- Daniel (Greek) 2:32 — στῆθος
- Exodus 28:30 — στήθους
- Exodus 28:30 — στήθους
- Genesis 3:14 — στήθει
Strong's G4738 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4738 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
Strong's G4738 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the Lord God said to the serpent, Because thou hast done this thou art cursed above all cattle and all the brutes of the earth, on thy breast and belly thou shalt go, and thou shalt eat earth all the days of thy life.
And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.
And hast thou clad him in perfect armor, And made his breast glorious with courage?
Strong's G4738 in 1 Enoch
1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.
And the horse shall walk up to the breast in the blood of sinners, And the chariot shall be submerged to its height.
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4738.
And the Lord God said to the serpent, Because thou hast done this thou art cursed above all cattle and all the brutes of the earth, on thy breast and belly thou shalt go, and thou shalt eat earth all the days of thy life.
And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.
And hast thou clad him in perfect armor, And made his breast glorious with courage?
time, And thou foldest thine arms over thy breast a little.
The sluggard says, I slumber a little, and I sleep a little, And for a little while I fold my arms across my breast.
It was an image, the head of which was of fine gold, its hands and breast and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of brass,
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
And the horse shall walk up to the breast in the blood of sinners, And the chariot shall be submerged to its height.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4738, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch
Strong's G4738 FAQ
What does stethos (στῆθος) mean?
Stethos (Strong's G4738) is a Greek word most simply glossed "breast". stethos (stay`-thos) n. 1. the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest [from G2476 (as standing prominently)]
How many times is stethos (στῆθος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G4738 across 9 books.
Where can I study stethos (στῆθος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4738 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch.
What English words translate stethos (στῆθος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as breasts, breast, and standing. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4738 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G4738, with linked reader references where each row is available.