στόμαχος (stomachos)
stomachos
stomach
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun stomachos refers to the stomach or throat, derived from a root meaning "mouth" or "opening." In classical Greek, it described the entrance to the digestive tract, but by the time of the New Testament, it primarily denoted the stomach itself as an organ.
This word appears only once in Scripture, in 1 Timothy 5:23. Paul advises Timothy to stop drinking water and use a little wine for the sake of his frequent ailments. The context suggests a physical digestive issue, making stomachos a practical reference to bodily health rather than a metaphorical concept.
Its singular usage highlights the New Testament’s occasional attention to physical well-being. While many Greek words carry heavy theological weight, stomachos remains grounded in everyday human experience, reminding readers that spiritual instruction sometimes addresses tangible, medical needs.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word stomachos appears just once in the New Testament, found in Paul’s letter to Timothy. It refers simply to the stomach or digestive tract. In this single instance, Paul gives practical medical advice, suggesting wine for digestive issues rather than offering a spiritual solution to a physical ailment.
This reminds us that faith does not ignore our bodies. God cares about our health and daily needs. Spiritual guidance often includes practical steps for well-being, showing that caring for our physical selves is part of living wisely. We can trust that God attends to both our souls and our bodies in tangible ways.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- stomach1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- στόμαχον1×
Key Verses
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I Timothy 5:23
Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.
This verse uses stomachos literally, showing Paul advising practical care for physical health rather than treating illness as purely spiritual.