Strong’s G2776
κεφαλή
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
kephalé
Pronunciation
kef-al-ay'
Definition
Head
Meaning
(a) the head, (b) met: a corner stone, uniting two walls; head, ruler, lord.
Usage
The Greek word "kephalé" primarily denotes the physical head of a body, but it is also used metaphorically to signify leadership, authority, or the source of something. In the New Testament, "kephalé" is often used to describe Christ as the head of the Church, indicating His supreme authority and leadership. It also appears in discussions of marital relationships, where it denotes the husband's role as the head of the wife, emphasizing a structure of loving leadership and responsibility.
Bible references
Matthew 5:36;Matthew 6:17;Matthew 8:20;Matthew 10:30;Matthew 14:8;Matthew 14:11;Matthew 21:42;Matthew 26:7;Matthew 27:29;Matthew 27:30;Matthew 27:37;Matthew 27:39;Mark 6:24;Mark 6:25;Mark 6:27;Mark 6:28;Mark 12:10;Mark 14:3;Mark 15:19;Mark 15:29;Luke 7:38;Luke 7:46;Luke 9:58;Luke 12:7;Luke 20:17