κόμη G2864

G2864 is the Greek word κόμη, transliterated kómē. The King James Version most often renders it hair.

Word: κόμηTransliteration: kómēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

the hair of the head (locks, as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359 (θρίξ); which properly denotes merely the scalp).

Where it comes from

apparently from the same as G2865 (κομίζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

hair 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: hair.

Verses using κόμη

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

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 G2864 mean?

G2864 is the Greek word κόμη (kómē), meaning the hair of the head (locks, as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359 (θρίξ); which properly denotes merely the scalp).

How is G2864 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it hair (1 time).

How many times does G2864 appear in the Bible?

κόμη (kómē) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2864 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from the same as G2865 (κομίζω).

Nearby entries

G2861 · κολυμβήθρα — a diving-place, i.e. pond for bathing (or swimming)G2862 · κολωνία — a Roman "colony" for veterans G2863 · κομάω — to wear tresses of hair G2865 · κομίζω — properly, to provide for, i.e. (by…G2866 · κομψότερον — figuratively, convalescent G2867 · κονιάω — by analogy, lime); to whitewash

Strong's concordance →