5 occurrences

'Embraced' in the Bible

When Laban heard of the arrival of Jacob, his sister’s son, he ran to meet him, and embraced and kissed him and brought him to his house. Then he told Laban all these things.

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingArmsKissingIndividuals RunningNamed Sisters

Now Israel’s eyes were so dim from age that he could not see [clearly]. Then Joseph brought them close to him, and he kissed and embraced them.

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

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

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

Verse ConceptsBlessings For The Right Hand

Bible Theasaurus

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