Greek · Strong's G2859 · Noun (masculine)
κόλπος
kolpos
bosom
6times used
6verses
3books
How it's translated
- bosom4
- lap1
- a bay1
Definition
κόλπος, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX chiefly for חֵיק ;]
1. prop., the bosom: Jhn.13:23; fig., of close association, ἐν (εἰς τὸν) τοῖς κ. Ἀβραάμ, Luk.16:22-23 (cf. 4Ma.13:16); ὁ ὢν εἰς τὸν κ. τ. πατρός, Jhn.1:18
2. The bosom or fold of a loose garment falling over a girdle, used as a pocket, hence figuratively, εἰς τὸν κ. Isa.65:6, Jer.32:18 : Luk.6:38
3. A bosom-like hollow, as a bay or gulf: Act.27:39.†
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Where it appears
- Luke3
- John2
- Acts1
Every verse
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