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Stomach
STOMACH (στόμαχος, G5126). The upper digestive tract. “Stomach” in RSV is occasionally the tr. of Heb. or Gr. terms more accurately rendered “bowels” or “belly,” that part of the body between the lower ribs and the groins. As the seat of physical satisfaction or lust it is mentioned in
The exact term is used only in the NT by Paul, who advised Timothy to “use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments” (
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)
In man and most vertebrates, a membranous sac-like portion of the alimentary canal, in which the earlier stages of digestion take place and in which food is prepared to yield its nourishment (
Used figuratively of pride, "A proud look and high stomach" (