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'Embraced' in the Bible
When Laban heard this news about Jacob, his sister's son, he rushed out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban how he was related to him.
But Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both wept.
Now Israel's eyes were failing because of his age; he was not able to see well. So Joseph brought his sons near to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them.
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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)
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