κεφαλή
kephalē (G2776)
head
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The Greek word κεφαλή (kephalē) is a term with a broad meaning, encompassing the concept of a "head." It appears 76 times in the Bible, demonstrating its significance and versatility in various contexts. In its most literal sense, κεφαλή refers to the physical head, as seen in passages describing the human body (e.g., Genesis 2:21). However, the word also extends to metaphorical uses, such as the head of a household (e.g., Matthew 10:25), the head of a church (e.g., 1 Corinthians 11:3), or the head of a state (e.g., Acts 4:26). This fluid usage highlights the importance of κεφαλή in ancient Greek culture, where the head was a symbol of authority, leadership, and power. The prominence of κεφαλή in the Bible underscores its value in understanding social hierarchies, family dynamics, and spiritual relationships. By examining the various contexts in which κεφαλή appears, readers can gain insight into the complex web of relationships and power structures that existed in ancient societies, shedding light on the cultural and historical background of the biblical text.
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Neither shall you swear by your head, for you can’t make one hair white or black.
But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face;
Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”
but the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”
His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes?’
a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.
They braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
They set up over his head the accusation against him written, “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads,
She went out, and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” She said, “The head of John the Baptizer.”
She came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptizer on a platter.”
Immediately the king sent out a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring John’s head, and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the young lady; and the young lady gave it to her mother.
Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner.
While he was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster jar of ointment of pure nard—very costly. She broke the jar, and poured it over his head.
They struck his head with a reed, and spat on him, and bowing their knees, did homage to him.
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying, “Ha! You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days,
Standing behind at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and she wiped them with the hair of her head, kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered into your house, and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head.
You didn’t anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.
Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”
But the very hairs of your head are all counted. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
But he looked at them and said, “Then what is this that is written, ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the chief cornerstone?’
But when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.”
Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!”
The soldiers twisted thorns into a crown, and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple garment.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished.” He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.
and the cloth that had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.
and she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’
When they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his clothing and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on, I will go to the Gentiles!”
Paul, having stayed after this many more days, took his leave of the brothers, and sailed from there for Syria, together with Priscilla and Aquila. He shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow.
Take them and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses for them, that they may shave their heads. Then all will know that there is no truth in the things that they have been informed about you, but that you yourself also walk keeping the law.
Therefore I beg you to take some food; for this is for your safety; for not a hair will perish from any of your heads.”
Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.
Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head.
But every woman praying or prophesying with her head uncovered dishonors her head. For it is one and the same thing as if she were shaved.
For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.
For this cause the woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels.
The eye can’t tell the hand, “I have no need for you,” or again the head to the feet, “I have no need for you.”
He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him who is the head, Christ,
For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.
He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.
and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power.
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