# στῆθος (stēthos)

Strong’s G4738. 5 New Testament occurrences.

the breast, chest.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/stethos-g4738

## Occurrences

- [Luke 18:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/18/13) — 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.
- [Luke 23:48](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/23/48) — And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
- [John 13:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/13/25) — He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
- [John 21:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/21/20) — 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…
- [Revelation 15:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/revelation/15/6) — 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.