Strong's G2859 · Greek
κόλπος
kolpos · /kol'-pos/
Definition
apparently a primary word; the bosom; by analogy, a bay:--bosom, creek.
KJV: bosom, creek
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κόλπος across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
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 16:22And 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;
Luke 16:23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
John2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2859 (kolpos) mean?
apparently a primary word; the bosom; by analogy, a bay:--bosom, creek.
How many times does G2859 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2859 (κόλπος) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bosom.”
How is kolpos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2859 is rendered as “bosom” (5×), “creek” (1×).