Kephálaion — G2774

Definition

neuter noun

a principal thing, i.e. main point; specially, an amount (of money)

1. the chief or main point, the principal thing (Vulg.capitulum)
2. "the pecuniary sum total of a reckoning, amount

Usually translated as

sum

Origin

neuter of a derivative of G2776

• kephalḗ (G2776)

Occurrences

Kephálaion occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Hebrews (1)

• Acts 22:28 — And the chief captain answered, With a great sum (κεφαλαίου) obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
• Hebrews 8:1 — Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum (Κεφάλαιον): We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;