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Κηφᾶς G2786

G2786 is the Greek word Κηφᾶς, transliterated Kēphâs. The King James Version most often renders it cephas.

Word: ΚηφᾶςTransliteration: KēphâsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter.

Where it comes from

of Chaldee origin (compare H03710).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

cephas 6×

Strong's own list of renderings: Cephas.

Verses using Κηφᾶς

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

John 1:42 · KJV

And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

1 Corinthians 1:12 · KJV

Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:22 · KJV

Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

1 Corinthians 9:5 · KJV

Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

1 Corinthians 15:5 · KJV

And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

Galatians 2:9 · KJV

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2786 mean?

G2786 is the Greek word Κηφᾶς (Kēphâs), meaning the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter.

How is G2786 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it cephas (6 times).

How many times does G2786 appear in the Bible?

Κηφᾶς (Kēphâs) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2786 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Chaldee origin (compare H03710).

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