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κόλπος -ου, ὁ

Word data

• Strongs: G28590

• Alternate spellings:

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 6

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly for חֵיק, חוֹק, חֵק;

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

the bosom;

Explanation:

Citations:

prop., the bosom: [Jo 13:[23](Luk 16:23)](Jhn 13:23); fig., of close association, ἐν (εἰς τὸν) τοῖς κ. Ἀβραάμ, [Lk 16:22](Luk 16:22), 23 (cf. IV Mac 13:16); ὁ ὢν εἰς τὸν κ. τ. πατρός, [Jo 1:18](Jhn 1:18).

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

bosom;

Explanation:

Citations:

The bosom or fold of a loose garment falling over a girdle, used as a pocket, hence fig., εἰς τὸν κ. ([Is 65:6](Isa 65:6), [Je 39 (32):18](Jer 32:18)): [Lk 6:38](Luk 6:38).

Sense 3.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

bay;

Explanation:

gulf;

Citations:

A bosom-like hollow, as a bay or gulf: [Ac 27:39](Act 27:39).†