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ἐναγκαλίζομαι G1723

G1723 is the Greek word ἐναγκαλίζομαι, transliterated enankalízomai. The King James Version most often renders it taken.

Word: ἐναγκαλίζομαιTransliteration: enankalízomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to take in one's arms, i.e. embrace.

Where it comes from

from G1722 (ἐν) and a derivative of G43 (ἀγκάλη).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

taken 1×arms 1×took 1×up in his arms 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: take up in arms.

Verses using ἐναγκαλίζομαι

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 9:36 · KJV

And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,

Mark 10:16 · KJV

And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1723 mean?

G1723 is the Greek word ἐναγκαλίζομαι (enankalízomai), meaning to take in one's arms, i.e. embrace.

How is G1723 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it taken (1 time), arms (1 time), took (1 time), up in his arms (1 time).

How many times does G1723 appear in the Bible?

ἐναγκαλίζομαι (enankalízomai) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1723 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and a derivative of G43 (ἀγκάλη).

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