8 occurrences

'Embraced' in the Bible

When Laban heard the news about his sister's son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him, kissed him, and brought him back to his house. Then Jacob told Laban about everything that had happened.

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 Israel's eyesight had become poor from age. Because he couldn't see well, Joseph brought them close to him, and Israel kissed them both 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

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Adopt (6 instances)
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