Biblica Analytica
G4750 Greek

στόμα

stoma

mouth

Lexicon Entry

Definition
mouth
Transliteration
stoma
Strong's Number
G4750
Occurrences
79

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word στόμα (stoma) is primarily defined as "mouth." With 79 occurrences in the Bible, it is a frequently used term that encompasses a range of meanings related to the physical organ of speech and consumption. In its most literal sense, στόμα refers to the human mouth, as seen in passages describing eating, drinking, and speaking. Beyond its physical connotation, στόμα also carries metaphorical significance. In biblical contexts, the mouth is often associated with speech, communication, and the expression of thoughts and emotions. This is evident in passages where στόμα is used to describe a person's words, tone, or manner of speaking. The word's frequency and versatility in the Bible suggest its importance in conveying the complexities of human interaction and the power of language. The significance of στόμα lies in its representation of the human experience, highlighting the interconnectedness of physical and verbal expression. Through its various occurrences in the Bible, στόμα underscores the significance of words, tone, and manner in shaping relationships, conveying emotions, and influencing others.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G4750
Lemma
στόμα
Transliteration
stoma
Definition
mouth
Occurrences
79
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

79 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 4:4

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of God’s mouth.’ ”

Matthew 5:2

He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

Matthew 12:34

You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Matthew 13:35

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying, “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.”

Matthew 15:8

‘These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

Matthew 15:11

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

Matthew 15:11

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

Matthew 15:17

Don’t you understand that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the belly, and then out of the body?

Matthew 15:18

But the things which proceed out of the mouth come out of the heart, and they defile the man.

Matthew 17:27

But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you.”

Matthew 18:16

But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

Matthew 21:16

and said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” Jesus said to them, “Yes. Did you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing babies you have perfected praise?’ ”

Luke 1:64

His mouth was opened immediately and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.

Luke 1:70

(as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),

Luke 4:22

All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”

Luke 6:45

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

Luke 11:54

lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch him in something he might say, that they might accuse him.

Luke 19:22

“He said to him, ‘Out of your own mouth I will judge you, you wicked servant! You knew that I am an exacting man, taking up that which I didn’t lay down, and reaping that which I didn’t sow.

Luke 21:15

for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.

Luke 21:24

They will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Luke 22:71

They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”

Acts 8:35

Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him about Jesus.

John 19:29

Now a vessel full of vinegar was set there; so they put a sponge full of the vinegar on hyssop, and held it at his mouth.

Acts 1:16

“Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.

Acts 3:18

But the things which God announced by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he thus fulfilled.

Acts 3:21

whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God spoke long ago by the mouth of his holy prophets.

Acts 4:25

who by the mouth of your servant, David, said, ‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

Acts 8:32

Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, “He was led as a sheep to the slaughter. As a lamb before his shearer is silent, so he doesn’t open his mouth.

Acts 10:34

Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;

Acts 11:8

But I said, ‘Not so, Lord, for nothing unholy or unclean has ever entered into my mouth.’

Acts 15:7

When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News and believe.

Acts 18:14

But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If indeed it were a matter of wrong or of wicked crime, you Jews, it would be reasonable that I should bear with you;

Acts 22:14

He said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth.

Acts 23:2

The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.

Romans 3:14

“Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.”

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God.

Romans 10:8

But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart;” that is, the word of faith which we preach:

Romans 10:9

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:10

For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation.

Romans 15:6

that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:11

Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians. Our heart is enlarged.

2 Corinthians 13:1

This is the third time I am coming to you. “At the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 6:19

on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,

Colossians 3:8

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth, and destroy by the manifestation of his coming;

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear. So I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Hebrews 11:33

who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:34

quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, grew mighty in war, and caused foreign armies to flee.

James 3:3

Indeed, we put bits into the horses’ mouths so that they may obey us, and we guide their whole body.