Meaning of “kiss”

1. Kiss — of affection (Gen. 27:26, 27; 29:13; Luke 7:38, 45); reconciliation (Gen. 33:4; 2 Sam. 14:33); leave-taking (Gen. 31:28,55; Ruth 1:14; 2 Sam. 19:39); homage (Ps. 2:12; 1 Sam. 10:1); spoken of as between parents and children (Gen. 27:26; 31:28, 55; 48:10; 50:1; Ex. 18:7; Ruth 1:9, 14); between male relatives (Gen. 29:13; 33:4; 45:15). It accompanied social worship as a symbol of brotherly love (Rom. 16:16; 1 Cor. 16:20; 2 Cor. 13:12; 1 Thess. 5:26; 1 Pet. 5:14). The worship of idols was by kissing the image or the hand toward the image (1 Kings 19:18; Hos. 13:2).

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Bible Search for “kiss”

1. Genesis Chapter 27 Verse 26 — And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.

2. Genesis Chapter 27 Verse 27 — And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed:

3. Genesis Chapter 29 Verse 11 — And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.

4. Genesis Chapter 29 Verse 13 — And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

5. Genesis Chapter 31 Verse 28 — And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.

6. Genesis Chapter 31 Verse 55 — And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.

7. Genesis Chapter 33 Verse 4 — And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

8. Genesis Chapter 45 Verse 15 — Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.

9. Genesis Chapter 48 Verse 10 — Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.

10. Genesis Chapter 50 Verse 1 — And Joseph fell upon his father's face, and wept upon him, and kissed him.

11. Exodus Chapter 4 Verse 27 — And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.

12. Exodus Chapter 18 Verse 7 — And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.

13. Ruth Chapter 1 Verse 9 — The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

14. Ruth Chapter 1 Verse 14 — And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

15. 1 Samuel Chapter 10 Verse 1 — Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?

16. 1 Samuel Chapter 20 Verse 41 — And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.

17. 2 Samuel Chapter 14 Verse 33 — So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.

18. 2 Samuel Chapter 15 Verse 5 — And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

19. 2 Samuel Chapter 19 Verse 39 — And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.

20. 2 Samuel Chapter 20 Verse 9 — And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.

21. 1 Kings Chapter 19 Verse 18 — Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.

22. 1 Kings Chapter 19 Verse 20 — And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?

23. Job Chapter 31 Verse 27 — And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:

24. Psalms Chapter 2 Verse 12 — Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

25. Psalms Chapter 85 Verse 10 — Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

26. Proverbs Chapter 7 Verse 13 — So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,

27. Proverbs Chapter 24 Verse 26 — Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

28. Proverbs Chapter 27 Verse 6 — Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

29. Song of Solomon Chapter 1 Verse 2 — Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.

30. Song of Solomon Chapter 8 Verse 1 — O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! when I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised.

31. Hosea Chapter 13 Verse 2 — And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.

32. Matthew Chapter 26 Verse 48 — Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

33. Matthew Chapter 26 Verse 49 — And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

34. Mark Chapter 14 Verse 44 — And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

35. Mark Chapter 14 Verse 45 — And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

36. Luke Chapter 7 Verse 38 — And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

37. Luke Chapter 7 Verse 45 — Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

38. Luke Chapter 15 Verse 20 — And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

39. Luke Chapter 22 Verse 47 — And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

40. Luke Chapter 22 Verse 48 — But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

41. Acts Chapter 20 Verse 37 — And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,

42. Romans Chapter 16 Verse 16 — Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

43. 1 Corinthians Chapter 16 Verse 20 — All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.

44. 2 Corinthians Chapter 13 Verse 12 — Greet one another with an holy kiss.

45. 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 Verse 26 — Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

46. 1 Peter Chapter 5 Verse 14 — Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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