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Bosom

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Subject type
Subject
Strong’s
H2243, H2436, H2683, H2684, G2859, H6747
Hebrew
חֹב · chôb
Greek
κόλπος · kolpos

Strong’s and original-language information

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

κόλπος

G2859
Transliteration
kolpos
Language
Greek
Part of speech
G:N-M
Indexed occurrences
6

Glosses

bosom, bosom, creek

Lexicon 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.† (AS)

A Greek-English Lexicon to the New Testament

Κόλπος

G2859
Transliteration
kólpos
Language
Greek
Indexed occurrences
6

Glosses

bosom, creek

Lexicon definition

the bosom, Lu. 16.22, 23. Jno 1.18; 13.23; the bosom of a garment, Lu. 6.38; a bay, creek, inlet, Ac. 27.39.

Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon

צַלַּחַת

H6747
Transliteration
tsallachath
Pronunciation
tsal-lakh'-ath
Language
Hebrew
Indexed occurrences
0

Glosses

bosom, dish.

Lexicon definition

something advanced or deep, i.e. a bowl

figuratively, the bosom

Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon

חֹב

H2243
Transliteration
chôb
Pronunciation
khobe
Language
Hebrew
Indexed occurrences
1

Glosses

bosom.

Lexicon definition

properly, a cherisher, i.e. the bosom

Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon

חֵצֶן

H2683
Transliteration
chêtsen
Pronunciation
khay'-tsen
Language
Hebrew
Indexed occurrences
1

Glosses

bosom.

Lexicon definition

the bosom (as comprised between the arms)

Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon

חֵיק

H2436
Transliteration
chêyq
Pronunciation
khake
Language
Hebrew
Indexed occurrences
38

Glosses

bosom, bottom, lap, midst, within.

Lexicon definition

the bosom (literally or figuratively)

Complete dictionary entries

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

Bosom

In the East objects are carried in the bosom which Europeans carry in the pocket. To have in one's bosom indicates kindness, secrecy, or intimacy (Gen. 16:5; 2 Sam. 12:8). Christ is said to have been in "the bosom of the Father," i.e., he had the most perfect knowledge of the Father, had the closest intimacy with him (John 1:18). John (13:23) was "leaning on Jesus' bosom" at the last supper. Our Lord carries his lambs in his bosom, i.e., has a tender, watchful care over them (Isa. 40:11).

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A Biblical and Theological Dictionary

BOSOM

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Concordance

Strong's Concordance

Bosom

Indexed occurrences: 6

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Strong's Concordance

Bosoms

Indexed occurrences: 1

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All Scripture references51 references

Genesis 1

Genesis 16:5

Exodus 2

Exodus 4:6Exodus 4:7

Numbers 1

Numbers 11:12

Deuteronomy 3

Deuteronomy 13:7Deuteronomy 28:54Deuteronomy 28:56

Ruth 1

Ruth 4:16

2 Samuel 2

2 Samuel 12:32 Samuel 12:8

1 Kings 7

1 Kings 1:21 Kings 3:201 Kings 14:31 Kings 17:121 Kings 17:191 Kings 19:61 Kings 22:35

2 Kings 1

2 Kings 2:20

Nehemiah 1

Nehemiah 5:13

Job 2

Job 19:27Job 31:33

Psalms 5

Psalms 35:13Psalms 74:11Psalms 79:12Psalms 89:51Psalms 129:7

Proverbs 5

Proverbs 5:20Proverbs 6:27Proverbs 16:33Proverbs 17:23Proverbs 21:14

Ecclesiastes 1

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Isaiah 4

Isaiah 40:11Isaiah 49:22Isaiah 65:6Isaiah 65:7

Jeremiah 1

Jeremiah 32:18

Lamentations 1

Lamentations 2:12

Ezekiel 6

Ezekiel 23:3Ezekiel 23:8Ezekiel 23:21Ezekiel 43:13Ezekiel 43:14Ezekiel 43:17

Micah 1

Micah 7:5

Luke 2

Luke 16:22Luke 16:23

John 2

John 1:1John 1:18

Acts 1

Acts 27:28

1 John 1

1 John 1:1

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The Hidden Meaning of Abraham's Bosom

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus is one of the most frequently cited passages in discussions about the afterlife, but is it being taught correctly? Many view this story as a lit…

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Abraham's bosom

(Luke 16:22, 23) refers to the custom of reclining on couches at table, which was prevalent among the Jews, an arrangement which brought the head of one person almost into the bosom of the one who sat or reclined above him. To "be in Abraham's bosom" thus meant to enjoy happiness and rest (Matt. 8:11; Luke 16:23) at the banquet in Paradise. (See [8]banquet; [9]MEALS.)

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Bosom

In the East objects are carried in the bosom which Europeans carry in the pocket. To have in one's bosom indicates kindness, secrecy, or intimacy (Gen. 16:5; 2 Sam. 12:8). Christ is said to have been in "the bosom of the Father," i.e., he had the most perfect knowledge of the Father, had the closest intimacy with him (John 1:18). John (13:23) was "leaning on Jesus' bosom" at the last supper. Our Lord carries his lambs in his bosom, i.e., has a tender, watchful care over them (Isa. 40:11).

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Cruse

A utensil; a flask or cup for holding water (1 Sam. 26:11, 12, 16; 1 Kings 19:6) or oil (1 Kings 17:12, 14, 16). In 1 Kings 14:3 the word there so rendered means properly a bottle, as in Jer. 19:1, 10, or pitcher. In 2 Kings 2:20, a platter or flat metal saucer is intended. The Hebrew word here used is translated "dish" in 21:13; "pans," in 2 Chr. 35:13; and "bosom," in Prov. 19:24; 26:15 (R.V., "dish").

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Eshtemoa

the bosom of a woman

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Fathom

(Old A.S. faethm, "bosom," or the outstretched arms), a span of six feet (Acts 27:28). Gr. orguia (from orego, "I stretch"), the distance between the extremities of both arms fully stretched out.

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Word, The

(Gr. Logos), one of the titles of our Lord, found only in the writings of John (John 1:1-14; 1 John 1:1; Rev. 19:13). As such, Christ is the revealer of God. His office is to make God known. "No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him" (John 1:18). This title designates the divine nature of Christ. As the Word, he "was in the beginning" and "became flesh." "The Word was with God " and "was God," and was the Creator of all things (comp. Ps. 33: 6; 107:20; 119:89; 147:18; Isa. 40:8).

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