κεφαλή (kephalē) means “head” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: kef-al-ay' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
κεφαλή · kephalē · head
κεφαλή, -ῆς, ἡ [in LXX nearly always for רֹאשׁ ;] the head: Mat.5:35, Mrk.6:24, Rev.1:14 9:7, al. mult.; figuratively, ἄνθρακες ἐπὶ τὴν κ., Rom.12:20 (LXX); αἷμι, Act.18:6; metaphorically, of a husband, with genitive, 1Co.1:13, Eph.5:23; of Christ, 1Co.11:3, Eph.4:15 5:23, Col.1:18 2:10, 19; of things, κ. γωνίας, Mat.21:42 (LXX) (AS)
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(a) the head, (b) met: a corner stone, uniting two walls; head, ruler, lord.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| head | 43 |
| heads | 18 |
| the head | 3 |
| vvv | 3 |
| the cornerstone | 2 |
| head repeatedly | 1 |
| head say | 1 |
| his head | 1 |
| is the head | 1 |
| the heads | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| head | 33 |
| heads | 17 |
| the head | 16 |
| his head | 2 |
| of | 2 |
| the heads | 2 |
| on the head | 1 |
| the | 1 |
| with | 1 |
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Nor should you swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black.
Read word by wordBut when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
Read word by wordJesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
Read word by wordAnd even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Read word by wordPrompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
Read word by wordJohn’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
Read word by wordJesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?
Read word by worda woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.
Read word by wordAnd they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Read word by wordThen they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly.
Read word by wordAbove His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Read word by wordAnd those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads
Read word by wordThen she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.”
Read word by wordAt once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.”
Read word by wordSo without delay, the king commanded that John’s head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison.
Read word by wordThe man brought John’s head on a platter and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother.
Read word by wordHave you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Read word by wordWhile Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
Read word by wordThey kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him.
Read word by wordAnd those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days,
Read word by wordAs she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.
Read word by wordYou did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.
Read word by wordJesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
Read word by wordAnd even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Read word by wordBut Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’?
Read word by wordYet not even a hair of your head will perish.
Read word by wordWhen these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Read word by word“Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”
Read word by wordThe soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe.
Read word by wordWhen Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.
Read word by wordThe cloth that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths.
Read word by wordand she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.
Read word by wordThis Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’
Read word by wordBut when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
Read word by wordPaul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
Read word by wordTake these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.
Read word by wordSo for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.”
Read word by wordOn the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Read word by wordBut I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.
Read word by wordEvery man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.
Read word by wordAnd every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for it is just as if her head were shaved.
Read word by wordA man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
Read word by wordFor this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.
Read word by wordThe eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”
Read word by wordAnd God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,
Read word by wordInstead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.
Read word by wordFor the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior.
Read word by wordAnd He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.
Read word by wordAnd you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
Read word by wordHe has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow.
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