Greek Word Study
The meaning of “περικεφαλαία”
Understanding perikephalaía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of a compound of περί and κεφαλή helmet. - encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
περικεφαλαία
Phoneticper-ee-kef-al-ah'-yah
Transliterationperikephalaía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of a compound of περί and κεφαλή helmet. - encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 6:17 | “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” Word: περικεφαλαία (perikephalaía) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:8 | “But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.” Word: περικεφαλαία (perikephalaía) |