ΑΓΚΑΛΗ, αγκαλη
AGKALĒ, agkalē
Sounds Like: ang-ka-LEE
Translations: arm, an arm, embrace, a bosom
From the root: ΑΓΚΑΛΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the arm, specifically the bent arm, or the space created by the bent arm, often translated as 'bosom' or 'embrace'. It can describe the act of holding someone or something close, as in an embrace. It is typically used in the singular or plural to denote the physical limb or the act of embracing.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0043 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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