14 occurrences in 12 translations

'Embraced' in the Bible

And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingArmsKissingIndividuals RunningNamed Sisters

Then he threw his arms around Benjamin and wept as they embraced.

Verse ConceptsNecksSalutations

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.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingChariotsGreetingsLove, And The WorldChildren, Good KidsChildren, Good Examples OfMeeting PeopleAction For A Long TimePreparing To Travel

Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingOld Age, DisabilitiesArmsKissingOld Age, Attainment OfVisionDimness Of VisionKissesLimitations Of Old People

Then Joseph embraced his father, cried over him, and kissed him.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingKissingPainSorrowMourning The Death Of Others

The LORD told Aaron, "Go meet Moses in the desert." So Aaron went, found him at the mountain of God, and embraced him.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingKissingKissesIsrael In The WildernessMeeting People

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.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingKissingPeople Who Blessed Others

Others will then answer, 'Because they abandoned the Lord their God, who led their ancestors out of Egypt. They embraced other gods whom they worshiped and served. That is why the Lord has brought all this disaster down on them.'"

Verse ConceptsDifferent GodsGod Bringing Israel Out Of Egypt

Then he went up and lay on the child and put his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands. And as he stretched himself out on him and held him, the boy’s skin became warm.

Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactLaying On Hands To HealWarmingEyes Cared ForOther References To Mouths

Others will then answer, 'Because they abandoned the Lord God of their ancestors, who led them out of Egypt. They embraced other gods whom they worshiped and served. That is why he brought all this disaster down on them.'"

Verse ConceptsFreedom, Acts Of In OtAbandonment

From the inundation of hills they are wet, And without a refuge -- have embraced a rock.

Verse ConceptsProperty, HousesRocksThe HomelessMoist ThingsStones For ProtectionPurgatory

“Let his left hand be under my headAnd his right hand embrace me.”

Verse ConceptsBlessings For The Right Hand

Those eating of dainties have been desolate in out-places, Those supported on scarlet have embraced dunghills.

Verse ConceptsProperty, HousesColors, ScarletThe HomelessSavourinessPurple ClothesTragedy On The StreetsAshes Of Humiliation

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Adopt (6 instances)
Bosom (51 instances)
Comprehend (53 instances)
Embrace (21 instances)
Embraced (28 instances)
Encompass (10 instances)
Espouse (2 instances)
Squeeze (5 instances)

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