Strong G1023βραχίων
arm
- Transliteration
- brachiōn
- Pronunciation
- brakh-ee'-own
- Morphology
- Greek Noun (Masculine)
Definition
Properly a compound of G1024 but apparently in the sense of βράσσω brassō (to wield); the arm that is (figuratively) strength: - arm.
Detailed definition
βραχίων, -ὀνος, ὁ,
[in LXX, β. Κυρίου, frequently for זְרוֹעַ יהוָֹה;]
the arm; as in OT, β. Κυρίου, metaphorically, for the Divine power: Luk.1:51, Jhn.12:38" (LXX), Act.13:17.†
(AS)
[in LXX, β. Κυρίου, frequently for זְרוֹעַ יהוָֹה;]
the arm; as in OT, β. Κυρίου, metaphorically, for the Divine power: Luk.1:51, Jhn.12:38" (LXX), Act.13:17.†
(AS)
In the Bible
Strong G1023 appears in 3 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- arm3
First verses
- Luke 1:51He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
- John 12:38That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
- Acts 13:17The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
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Detailed Greek dictionary
βρᾰχίων
[Ionic dialect ῐ, Attic dialect ῑ], βράχιστος, comparative and superlative of βραχύς.
[Ionic dialect ῐ, Attic dialect ῑ], βράχιστος, comparative and superlative of βραχύς.