Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to embrace
Usage: ἐν-αγκαλίζομαι (ἀγκάλη), [in LXX for חִבֻּק pi., Pro.6:10 24:33 * ;] to take into one's arms: Mrk.9:36 10:16.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1723
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G1723 Quick Answer
Strong's G1723 ἐναγκαλίζομαι (enagkalizomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. enagkalizomai (en-ang-kal-id'-zom-ai) v. 1. to take in one's arms, i.e. embrace [from G1722 and a derivative of G43] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include arms. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- enagkalizomai (en-ang-kal-id'-zom-ai) v. 1. to take in one's arms, i.e. embrace [from G1722 and a derivative of G43]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- arms
Meaning and Definition
enagkalizomai (en-ang-kal-id'-zom-ai) v. 1. to take in one's arms, i.e. embrace [from G1722 and a derivative of G43] KJV: take up in arms Root(s): G1722, G43
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1723. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1723 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render enagkalizomai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
arms
Mark 9:36
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How Strong's G1723 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1723 (ἐναγκαλίζομαι) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Proverbs 6:10 — ἐναγκαλίζῃ
- Proverbs 24:33 — ἐναγκαλίζομαι
Strong's G1723 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1723 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
Strong's G1723 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
time, And thou foldest thine arms over thy breast a little.
The sluggard says, I slumber a little, and I sleep a little, And for a little while I fold my arms across my breast.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1723.
time, And thou foldest thine arms over thy breast a little.
The sluggard says, I slumber a little, and I sleep a little, And for a little while I fold my arms across my breast.
And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1723, grouped by book.
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1723 FAQ
What does enankalizomai (ἐναγκαλίζομαι) mean?
Enankalizomai (Strong's G1723) is a Greek word most simply glossed "take up in arms". enagkalizomai (en-ang-kal-id'-zom-ai) v. 1. to take in one's arms, i.e. embrace [from G1722 and a derivative of G43]
How many times is enankalizomai (ἐναγκαλίζομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1723 across 2 books.
Where can I study enankalizomai (ἐναγκαλίζομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1723 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate enankalizomai (ἐναγκαλίζομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as arms. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1723 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1723, with linked reader references where each row is available.