κεφαλή
kephalēNoun (Feminine)G2776
head
From: from the primary (in the sense of seizing);
Short Definition
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
Full Lexicon Entry
the head: mult.; figuratively, ἄνθρακες ἐπὶ τὴν κ., (LXX); αἷμι; metaphorically, of a husband, with genitive,; of Christ; of things, κ. γωνίας, (LXX)
LXX Usage: nearly always for רֹאשׁ
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
68 timesAppears 68 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
16
Matthew
12
Luke
8
Mark
8
1 Corinthians
6
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 11:3
- Colossians 2:10
- Luke 21:28
- Matthew 27:39
- Revelation 10:1
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