Home›Strong's concordance›G2776
κεφαλή G2776
G2776 is the Greek word κεφαλή, transliterated kephalḗ. The King James Version most often renders it head.
What it means
the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively.
Where it comes from
from the primary (in the sense of seizing).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 67 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: head.
Verses using κεφαλή
The first 40 of 60 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:36 · KJV
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
Matthew 6:17 · KJV
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
Matthew 10:30 · KJV
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Matthew 14:8 · KJV
And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.
Matthew 14:11 · KJV
And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
Matthew 21:42 · KJV
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
Matthew 26:7 · KJV
There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
Matthew 27:29 · KJV
And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Matthew 27:37 · KJV
And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Mark 6:24 · KJV
And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
Mark 6:25 · KJV
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
Mark 6:27 · KJV
And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
Mark 6:28 · KJV
And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.
Mark 12:10 · KJV
And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
Mark 15:19 · KJV
And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.
Mark 15:29 · KJV
And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
Luke 7:38 · KJV
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.
Luke 7:46 · KJV
My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
Luke 12:7 · KJV
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke 20:17 · KJV
And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
Luke 21:18 · KJV
But there shall not an hair of your head perish.
Luke 21:28 · KJV
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
John 19:2 · KJV
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,
John 19:30 · KJV
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
John 20:7 · KJV
And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.
John 20:12 · KJV
And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Acts 4:11 · KJV
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Acts 18:6 · KJV
And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
Acts 18:18 · KJV
And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
Acts 21:24 · KJV
Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
Acts 27:34 · KJV
Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.
1 Corinthians 11:3 · KJV
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
1 Corinthians 11:4 · KJV
Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.
1 Corinthians 11:5 · KJV
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.
1 Corinthians 11:7 · KJV
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.
1 Corinthians 11:10 · KJV
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
1 Corinthians 12:21 · KJV
And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
Ephesians 1:22 · KJV
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 4:15 · KJV
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Ephesians 5:23 · KJV
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2776 mean?
G2776 is the Greek word κεφαλή (kephalḗ), meaning the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively.
How is G2776 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it head (50 times), heads (16 times), own heads (1 time).
How many times does G2776 appear in the Bible?
κεφαλή (kephalḗ) is tagged in 60 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2776 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the primary (in the sense of seizing).
Nearby entries
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.