5 occurrences

'Embrace' in the Bible

Then Joseph took the boys [from his father’s embrace], and he bowed [before him] with his face to the ground.

Verse ConceptsKnees

Elisha said, “At this season next year, you will embrace a son.” She said, “No, my lord. O man of God, do not lie to your maidservant.”

Verse ConceptsElisha, Prophecies OfBirths ForetoldLyingTime Of Year

“Prize wisdom [and exalt her], and she will exalt you;She will honor you if you embrace her.

Verse ConceptsSource Of Honourhonour

Why should you, my son, be exhilarated with an immoral womanAnd embrace the bosom of an outsider (pagan)?

Verse ConceptsInfatuationAvoid Adultery

A time to throw away stones and a time to gather stones;A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.

Verse ConceptsThrowing StonesA Time Togatheringshunninghugs

Bible Theasaurus

Adopt (6 instances)
Bosom (51 instances)
Clasp (2 instances)
Comprehend (53 instances)
Embrace (21 instances)
Encompass (10 instances)
Espouse (2 instances)
Include (21 instances)
Squeeze (5 instances)