Strong’s G1023 · Greek
βραχίων
brachíōn
Definition
the arm, i.e. (figuratively) strength
Etymology
properly, comparative of G1024 (βραχύς), but apparently in the sense of (to wield);
Where the KJV renders it
- arm
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