ΠΕΡΙΣΤΗΘΙΟΝ, περιστηθιον
PERISTĒTHION, peristēthion
Sounds Like: peh-ris-TEE-thee-on
Translations: breastpiece, breastplate, a breastpiece, a breastplate
From the root: ΠΕΡΙΣΤΗΘΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a breastpiece or breastplate, typically a part of priestly garments or armor that covers the chest. It is a compound word formed from 'περί' (peri), meaning 'around' or 'about', and 'στηθίον' (stethion), a diminutive of 'στῆθος' (stethos), meaning 'chest'. It is used to describe an item worn over the chest.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G4012 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Exodus — 28:4
From the same root
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