Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κεραία”
Understanding keraía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of κέρας tittle. - something horn-like, i.e. (specially) the apex of a Heb...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κεραία
Phoneticker-ah'-yah
Transliterationkeraía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of κέρας tittle. - something horn-like, i.e. (specially) the apex of a Hebrew letter (figuratively, the least particle)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:18 | “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” Word: κεραία (keraía) | |
| Luke 16:17 | “And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.” Word: κεραία (keraía) |