G1023: βραχίων
brachíōn · “arm”
Definition
the arm, i.e. (figuratively) strength
KJV translates it as: arm
Word origin: properly, comparative of G1024 (βραχύς), but apparently in the sense of (to wield);
Extended 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)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1023 is translated
- arm ×2
- the arm ×1
Bible verses with G1023 (brachíōn)
Brachíōn appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 1:51
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
- John 12:38
That 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 13:17
The 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.