κόλπος

kólpos

Number

G2859

Language

Greek

Original word

κόλπος

Transliteration

kólpos

KJV occurrences

6 verses

Definition

the bosom; by analogy, a bay

KJV: bosom, creek

Root / derivation: apparently a primary word;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κόλπος across 6 verses.

bosom5×

creek1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke3 verses

Luke 6:38

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

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;

Luke 16:23

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

John2 verses

John 1:18

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

Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

Acts1 verse

Acts 27:39

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.

Topics that use this word

Abraham Death Happiness of the Wicked, the Parables Rich, The Riches Worldliness Charitableness Death, Eternal Hell Mariner Punishment of the Wicked, the

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2859 (kólpos) mean?

the bosom; by analogy, a bay

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 kólpos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2859 is rendered as “bosom” (5×), “creek” (1×).

Where does the Greek word κόλπος come from?

apparently a primary word;