κόλπον
kólpos
bay
The front of the body between the arms, the bosom or chest; by extension, the fold or lap of a garment, in which objects may be carried or held close to the breast. Metaphorically, denotes intimate closeness or cherished relationship, such as being in someone's care or favor. Also refers, in broader Greco-Roman literature, to a bay or inlet (as a concave geographical feature) due to the shape resembling a curved bosom.
Acts 27:39 · Word #9
Lexicon G2859
| Lemma | κόλπος |
| Transliteration | kólpos |
| Strong's | G2859 |
| Definition | The front of the body between the arms, the bosom or chest; by extension, the fold or lap of a garment, in which objects may be carried or held close to the breast. Metaphorically, denotes intimate closeness or cherished relationship, such as being in someone's care or favor. Also refers, in broader Greco-Roman literature, to a bay or inlet (as a concave geographical feature) due to the shape resembling a curved bosom. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bay |
| Literal | bay/bosom |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κόλπος |
| Strong's | G2859 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2859-03
bosom
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS); direct-object or motion-toward form, singular in number. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Bosom" reflects the primary concrete sense of κόλπος as the front of the chest or lap where something is held close. The accusative singular form denotes a single instance of this noun functioning as a direct object or goal of action. |
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