ἀγκάλη

greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

ἀγκάλη,-ης, ἡ

(ἄγκος, a bend), [in LXX for אַצִּיל, חֵיק ;]

the bent arm: Luke 2:28 (cf. ἐναγκαλίζομαι).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Luke 2:28ἀγκάλας · arms
    Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: