Kephalís — G2777

G2777 · Greek — κεφαλίς

Pronunciation: kef-al-is'

Definition

feminine noun

properly, a knob, i.e. (by implication) a roll (by extension from the end of a stick on which the manuscript was rolled)

  1. a little head (Latincapitellum, capitulum)
  2. the highest part, extremity or end of anything
  3. the Alexandrian writers transferred the name κεφαλίς to the roll or volume itself

Usually translated as

volume

Origin

from G2776

Occurrences

Kephalís occurs 1 time in the King James.

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

Strong's Lexicon — K