The meaning of “Κηφᾶς”
Understanding Kēphâs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Chaldee origin (compare כֵּף) Cephas. - the Rock - Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter
Κηφᾶς
of Chaldee origin (compare כֵּף) Cephas. - the Rock - Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 1:42 | “And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.” Word: Κηφᾶς (Kēphâs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:5 | “Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?” Word: Κηφᾶς (Kēphâs) | |
| Galatians 2:9 | “And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.” Word: Κηφᾶς (Kēphâs) |