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κομάω G2863
G2863 is the Greek word κομάω, transliterated komáō. The King James Version most often renders it long hair.
What it means
to wear tresses of hair.
Where it comes from
from G2864 (κόμη).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: have long hair.
Verses using κομάω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 11:14 · KJV
Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
1 Corinthians 11:15 · KJV
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2863 mean?
G2863 is the Greek word κομάω (komáō), meaning to wear tresses of hair.
How is G2863 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it long hair (2 times).
How many times does G2863 appear in the Bible?
κομάω (komáō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2863 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2864 (κόμη).
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