G2859Greekkólpon

κόλπον

the bosom; by analogy, a bay

6
Total Occurrences
3
Books
0
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1the front of the body between the arms
  • 2the bosom of a garment, i.e., the hollow formed by the upper forepart of a rather loose garment bound by a girdle or sash, used for keeping and carrying things (the fold or pocket)
  • 3a bay of the sea

Etymology & Derivation

apparently a primary word