Biblica Analytica
G2775 Greek

κεφαλαιόω

kephalaioō

to strike a head

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to strike a head
Transliteration
kephalaioō
Strong's Number
G2775
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word κεφαλαιόω (kephalaioō) is lexically defined as "to strike a head." This verb conveys a physical action, where the focus is on the impact or force applied to the head. Based on this definition, it is likely that κεφαλαιόω is used in contexts where violence or aggression is involved. Given its limited occurrence in the Bible (only 1 instance), κεφαλαιόω is not a commonly used word in the Greek New Testament. Its significance lies in its unique meaning, which provides a specific nuance to the narrative in which it appears. Without more information about the specific context, it is difficult to assess the full impact of κεφαλαιόω on the broader meaning of the text.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2775
Lemma
κεφαλαιόω
Transliteration
kephalaioō
Definition
to strike a head
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text