'Embraced' in the Bible
When Laban heard the news about his sister's son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him, kissed him, and brought him back to his house. Then Jacob told Laban about everything that had happened.
Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him. Then he fell on his neck and kissed him. And they wept.
Then he threw his arms around Benjamin and wept as they embraced.
Joseph prepared his chariot and went to meet his father Israel in Goshen. As soon as Jacob appeared in his presence, he embraced him and wept for a long time as he held on to him.
Now Israel's eyesight had become poor from age. Because he couldn't see well, Joseph brought them close to him, and Israel kissed them both and embraced them.
Then Joseph embraced his father, cried over him, and kissed him.
The LORD told Aaron, "Go meet Moses in the desert." So Aaron went, found him at the mountain of God, and embraced him.
Then all the people crossed the Jordan River, followed by the king. The king embraced Barzillai, blessed him, and then Barzillai returned to his home.
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- Adopt (6 instances)
- Bosom (51 instances)
- Comprehend (53 instances)
- Cover (288 instances)
- Embrace (21 instances)
- Embraced (28 instances)
- Encompass (10 instances)
- Espouse (2 instances)
- Hug (1 instance)
- Squeeze (5 instances)