Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προσκεφάλαιον”
Understanding proskephálaion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a presumed compound of πρός and κεφαλή pillow. - something for the head, i.e. a cushion
G4344
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προσκεφάλαιον
Phoneticpros-kef-al'-ahee-on
Transliterationproskephálaion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a presumed compound of πρός and κεφαλή pillow. - something for the head, i.e. a cushion
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 4:38 | “And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?” Word: προσκεφάλαιον (proskephálaion) |