κεφαλῆς
kephalḗ
head
The uppermost or foremost part of the body in an animal or person, containing the brain, sensory organs, and mouth ("head"). By extension, used of the top, summit, or principal part of something. Figuratively, denotes one who holds a principal or leading position (e.g., leader, chief, source, or prominent member). In idiomatic and metaphorical expressions, can denote authority, pre-eminence, or source, but specific meaning is context-dependent.
Luke 21:18 · Word #5
Lexicon G2776
| Lemma | κεφαλή |
| Transliteration | kephalḗ |
| Strong's | G2776 |
| Definition | The uppermost or foremost part of the body in an animal or person, containing the brain, sensory organs, and mouth ("head"). By extension, used of the top, summit, or principal part of something. Figuratively, denotes one who holds a principal or leading position (e.g., leader, chief, source, or prominent member). In idiomatic and metaphorical expressions, can denote authority, pre-eminence, or source, but specific meaning is context-dependent. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | head |
| Literal | head |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κεφαλή |
| Strong's | G2776 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2776-05
of a head
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS); denotes possession, source, or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form κεφαλῆς denotes possession or relation, thus "of a head." The rendering preserves the core idea of the uppermost or principal part while reflecting the singular genitive morphology. |
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