Greek anatomical terminology distinguished the throat, gullet, and stomach, with this term coming to designate specifically the stomach or orifice leading to it. While Homer used it for the throat, later medical writers and common usage applied it to the digestive organ itself. Paul's pastoral advice to Timothy includes the practical suggestion to use a little wine for his stomach's sake and frequent ailments. This medical advice reflects both ancient therapeutic practice and Paul's concern for Timothy's physical wellbeing alongside spiritual leadership. The term also appears metaphorically for anger in later texts, but here denotes the literal organ.