κόλπος
kolposNoun (Masculine)G2859
bosom
From: apparently a primary word;
Short Definition
the bosom; by analogy, a bay
Full Lexicon Entry
1.prop., the bosom
2.The bosom or fold of a loose garment falling over a girdle, used as a pocket, hence figuratively, εἰς τὸν κ.
3.A bosom-like hollow, as a bay or gulf
LXX Usage: chiefly for חֵיק
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
6 timesAppears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
3
John
2
Acts
1
Key Passages
- Acts 27:39
- John 1:18
- John 13:23
- Luke 16:22
- Luke 16:23
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