4 occurrences

'Embrace' in the Bible

When someone approached to bow before him, Absalom would extend his hand and embrace him and kiss him.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingBowingKisses

Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

Verse ConceptsSource Of Honourhonour

But why should you be captivated, my son, by an adulteress, and embrace the bosom of a different woman?

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)

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