Strong’s G0204
ἀκρογωνιαῖος
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
akrogóniaios
Pronunciation
ak-rog-o-nee'-ah-yos
Definition
Cornerstone
Meaning
in the corner (of a building); subst: corner-(stone).
Usage
The term "akrogóniaios" refers to a cornerstone, a crucial stone in ancient building practices that was placed at the corner of a structure to bind together two walls. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe Jesus Christ as the foundational stone of the Church, signifying His preeminence and essential role in the spiritual edifice of believers.
Bible references
Ephesians 2:20;1 Peter 2:6