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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