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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having taken <i>them</i> in arms, He was blessing them, having laid the hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he took them up in his arms, put <i>his</i> hands upon them, and blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And He took them up in His arms, laid <i>His</i> hands on them, and blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He took them in His arms and <i>began</i> blessing them, laying His hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He took them in His arms and <i>began</i> blessing them, laying His hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He took them in His arms and <i>began</i> blessing them, laying His hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After taking them in his arms, he laid his hands on them and blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After taking them in His arms, He laid His hands on them and blessed them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Jesus took the children in his arms and blessed them by placing his hands on them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus put his arms around the children and blessed them by placing his hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on each of them, and blessed them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then after he had hugged the children, he tenderly blessed them as he laid his hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After he took the children in his arms, he placed his hands on them and blessed them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he took them in his arms, laying his hands on them, and blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then He took them in His arms and blessed them lovingly, one by one, laying His hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and having taken them in His arms, having put [His] hands on them, He was blessing them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having taken <i>them</i> in arms, He was blessing them, having laid the hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and having taken them in his arms, having put his hands upon them, he was blessing them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having taken them up in his arms, having put the hands upon them, he praised them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And embracing them, and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And embracing them, and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then he took them in his arms, and put his hand on them, and blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he took them up in his arms and he laid his hand upon them and he blessed them.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he took them in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And taking them up in His arms, putting His hands on them, He continued to bless them copiously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he took them in his arms, and laying his hand upon them, gave them his benediction.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then he embraced them, and laying his hand upon them, he gave them his blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then He took them in His arms and blessed them lovingly, one by one, laying His hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, taking them in His arms, He was blessing them, placing His hands upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He took them in his arms, and put his hands upon them, and blessed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/10-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3235" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">Jesus Blesses the Children</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1723.htm" title="1723: enankalisamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To take (fold) in my arms. From en and a derivative of agkale; to take in one's arms, i.e. Embrace.">He took the children in His arms,</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: titheis (V-PPA-NMS) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">placed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. ">hands</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/2127.htm" title="2127: kateulogei (V-IIA-3S) -- (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.">and blessed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Matthew 19:13-15</a></span><br />Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” / And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Luke 18:15-17</a></span><br />Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-2.htm">Matthew 18:2-5</a></span><br />Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. / Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-47.htm">Luke 9:47-48</a></span><br />But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. / And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25-26</a></span><br />At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. / Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Luke 10:21</a></span><br />At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12-13</a></span><br />But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— / children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-26.htm">Galatians 3:26</a></span><br />You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16-17</a></span><br />The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. / And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1</a></span><br />Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Genesis 48:14-16</a></span><br />But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. / Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, / the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-27</a></span><br />‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-3.htm">Deuteronomy 28:3-6</a></span><br />You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. / The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. / Your basket and kneading bowl will be blessed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3</a></span><br />Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Psalm 128:3-4</a></span><br />Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. / In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Genesis 48:14-16</a></b></br> And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid <i>it</i> upon Ephraim's head, who <i>was</i> the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh <i>was</i> the firstborn… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/28-3.htm">Deuteronomy 28:3</a></b></br> Blessed <i>shalt</i> thou <i>be</i> in the city, and blessed <i>shalt</i> thou <i>be</i> in the field.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a></b></br> He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry <i>them</i> in his bosom, <i>and</i> shall gently lead those that are with young.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/9-36.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/mark/8-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/mark/8-7.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/mark/10-13.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/mark/7-8.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/mark/3-27.htm">Putting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-8.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Children</a> <a href="/mark/14-41.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/mark/10-50.htm">Putting</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-13.htm">blesses the children that are brought unto him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-17.htm">resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-23.htm">tells his disciples of the danger of riches;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-28.htm">promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-32.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-35.htm">bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/10-46.htm">and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the cultural context of the time, children were often seen as insignificant, yet Jesus elevates their status by embracing them. This act symbolizes the kingdom of God being open to those who come with childlike faith. The imagery of Jesus taking children in His arms can be seen as a type of His role as the Good Shepherd, who cares for and protects His flock.<p><b>placed His hands on them</b><br>The laying on of hands is a significant biblical gesture, often associated with blessing, healing, and the impartation of authority or the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, patriarchs laid hands on their children to confer blessings (<a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Genesis 48:14</a>). Here, Jesus' action signifies His personal attention and the bestowal of divine favor upon the children. This act also prefigures the practice of the early church in laying hands for healing and commissioning (<a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6, 13</a>:3).<p><b>and blessed them</b><br>Blessing in the biblical sense involves invoking God's favor and protection. Jesus' blessing of the children underscores His role as the divine mediator who imparts God's grace. This act fulfills the prophetic expectation of the Messiah bringing blessings to all nations (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). It also connects to the Beatitudes, where Jesus pronounces blessings on those who embody kingdom values (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>). The blessing of children here serves as a reminder of the inclusive nature of God's kingdom, welcoming all who come with faith and humility.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His love and care for children.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children</a></b><br>Representing innocence and humility, they are the recipients of Jesus' blessing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are present in the context and initially rebuked people for bringing children to Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a></b><br>The region where this event takes place, as Jesus is traveling towards Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_children_in_god's_kingdom.htm">The Value of Children in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>Jesus' actions demonstrate that children hold a special place in God's heart and kingdom. We should value and nurture them as precious gifts from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_blessing.htm">The Importance of Blessing</a></b><br>Jesus' blessing of the children underscores the power and importance of speaking blessings over others, especially the young. We should regularly pray for and bless the children in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_dependence.htm">Humility and Dependence</a></b><br>Children exemplify the humility and dependence required to enter the kingdom of God. We are called to approach God with childlike faith and trust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/welcoming_all_to_jesus.htm">Welcoming All to Jesus</a></b><br>Jesus' open arms to the children remind us to welcome all people to Him, regardless of age or status. The church should be a place where everyone feels embraced and valued.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_child_abuse.htm">What does the Bible say about child abuse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jesus_react_to_children.htm">How did Jesus respond to children approaching him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_effectively_share_the_gospel.htm">Is wealth and fame appropriate for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_five_love_languages.htm">What are the five love languages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">And he took them up in his arms.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">folded them in His arms,</span> leaving the question whether they were lifted from the ground open. The word is used by St. Mark only. The actual "blessing," though implied in St. Matthew, is also definitely mentioned by him only.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he took them in his arms, and</span> <span class="cmt_word">blessed them, laying his</span> <span class="cmt_word">hands</span> <span class="cmt_word">upon them.</span> This is considered the true order of the words, according to the best authorities. The word rendered "taking in the arms" (<span class="greek">ἐναγκαλισάμενος</span>) has already occurred in this Gospel at Mark 9:36 (where see the note). The description here is very graphic. Our Savior would first embrace the little child,. He folding it in his arms; then he would lay his right hand upon the child's head, and bless it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/10-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">He took [the children] in His arms,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐναγκαλισάμενος</span> <span class="translit">(enankalisamenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1723.htm">Strong's 1723: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take (fold) in my arms. From en and a derivative of agkale; to take in one's arms, i.e. Embrace.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">placed</span><br /><span class="grk">τιθεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(titheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[His]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰς</span> <span class="translit">(tas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hands</span><br /><span class="grk">χεῖρας</span> <span class="translit">(cheiras)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπ’</span> <span class="translit">(ep’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">them,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτά</span> <span class="translit">(auta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] blessed</span><br /><span class="grk">κατευλόγει</span> <span class="translit">(kateulogei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2127.htm">Strong's 2127: </a> </span><span class="str2">(lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὰ</span> <span class="translit">(auta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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