κεφαλὰς
kephalḗ
The uppermost or foremost part of the body in an animal or person, containing the brain, sensory organs, and mouth ("head"). By extension, used of the top, summit, or principal part of something. Figuratively, denotes one who holds a principal or leading position (e.g., leader, chief, source, or prominent member). In idiomatic and metaphorical expressions, can denote authority, pre-eminence, or source, but specific meaning is context-dependent.
Revelation 12:3 · Word #14
Lexicon G2776
| Lemma | κεφαλή |
| Transliteration | kephalḗ |
| Strong's | G2776 |
| Definition | The uppermost or foremost part of the body in an animal or person, containing the brain, sensory organs, and mouth ("head"). By extension, used of the top, summit, or principal part of something. Figuratively, denotes one who holds a principal or leading position (e.g., leader, chief, source, or prominent member). In idiomatic and metaphorical expressions, can denote authority, pre-eminence, or source, but specific meaning is context-dependent. |
Morphology N ACC F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κεφαλή |
| Strong's | G2776 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2776-02
heads
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,AFP) |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun κεφαλή denotes the head as the uppermost part of the body and by extension the top or chief. The accusative feminine plural form is reflected in the simple plural English rendering "heads," preserving number without adding contextual interpretation. |
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