Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2859

Strong's G2859 · Greek

κόλπος

kolpos · /kol'-pos/

Number
G2859
Language
Greek
Original word
κόλπος
Transliteration
kolpos
Pronunciation
kol'-pos
KJV occurrences
6 verses

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.

bosom5×
creek1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Luke3 verses
John2 verses
Acts1 verse

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×).