Strong’s G2777

κεφαλίς

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

kephalis

Pronunciation

kef-al-is'

Definition

roll, scroll

Meaning

(lit: little head, then: the knob at the end of the wooden core of a roll of papyrus, then) a roll, volume, division (of a book).

Usage

The term "kephalis" refers to a small head or knob, but in the context of ancient manuscripts, it denotes the end of a scroll or the roll itself. It is used metaphorically to describe the entirety of a written document, particularly in reference to sacred texts.

Bible references

Hebrews 10:7