μαστοὶ
mastós
breasts
Breast, especially the female breast, as the anatomical organ producing milk; can refer to the physical breast in humans or animals, and in extended usage, to the source of nourishment. While typically denoting the female breast, the word can also be used more broadly in medical or metaphorical contexts.
Luke 23:29 · Word #18
Lexicon G3149
| Lemma | μαστός |
| Transliteration | mastós |
| Strong's | G3149 |
| Definition | Breast, especially the female breast, as the anatomical organ producing milk; can refer to the physical breast in humans or animals, and in extended usage, to the source of nourishment. While typically denoting the female breast, the word can also be used more broadly in medical or metaphorical contexts. |
Morphology N NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | breasts |
| Literal | breasts-paps |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαστός |
| Strong's | G3149 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3149-01
breasts
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine plural (Gr,N,,,,,NMP); functioning as a subject or predicate noun in plural form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the anatomical breast, especially the female breast as the organ of milk. The nominative masculine plural form is preserved with the simple plural "breasts." |
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