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κόλπος G2859
G2859 is the Greek word κόλπος, transliterated kólpos. The King James Version most often renders it bosom.
What it means
the bosom; by analogy, a bay.
Where it comes from
apparently a primary word.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bosom, creek.
Verses using κόλπος
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 6:38 · KJV
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Luke 16:22 · KJV
And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
John 1:18 · KJV
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 13:23 · KJV
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Acts 27:39 · KJV
And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2859 mean?
G2859 is the Greek word κόλπος (kólpos), meaning the bosom; by analogy, a bay.
How is G2859 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bosom (4 times), creek (1 time).
How many times does G2859 appear in the Bible?
κόλπος (kólpos) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2859 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.
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