Greek · G2859 · unreviewed

κόλπος

The bosom; by analogy, a bay

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κόλπος G2859
Pronunciation kólpos

What does κόλπος (kólpos) mean in the Bible?

κόλπος (kólpos) is a Greek word meaning "the bosom; by analogy, a bay". κόλπος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for חֵיק ;] __1.

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Meaning

the bosom; by analogy, a bay
Extended definition
1prop., 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
2The 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
3A bosom-like hollow, as a bay or gulf: Act.27:39.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Plural · Masculine Luke 16:23
Dative · Singular · Masculine John 13:23
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Luke 6:38 · Luke 16:22 · John 1:18 · Acts 27:39
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