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Strong's G204 ἀκρογωνιαῖος (akrogoniaios)

Akrogoniaios means “chief corner” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H204 — on in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G204
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G204 Quick Answer

Strong's G204 ἀκρογωνιαῖος (akrogoniaios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. akrogoniaios (ak-roh-gow-nee-ai`-os) adj. 1. belonging to the extreme corner [from G206 and G1137] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include corner. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
akrogoniaios (ak-roh-gow-nee-ai`-os) adj. 1. belonging to the extreme corner [from G206 and G1137]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
corner

Meaning and Definition

akrogoniaios (ak-roh-gow-nee-ai`-os) adj. 1. belonging to the extreme corner [from G206 and G1137] KJV: chief corner Root(s): G206, G1137

Original Word
ἀκρογωνιαῖος
Transliteration
akrogoniaios
Derivation
Root: γωνία R1: 206 R2: 1137
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G204. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

cornerstone

Usage: ἀκρο-γωνιαῖος, -αία, -αῖον (ἄκροι, γωνία, an angle) [in LXX: Isa.28:16 (פִּנָּה) * ;] = Attic γωνιαῖος (frequently in Inscr.; MM, VGT, see word ἀ.), at the extreme angle: ὁ ἀ., the corner foundation stone, Eph.2:20, 1Pe.2:6.† (AS)

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How Strong's G204 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render akrogoniaios, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

corner Ephesians 2:20

How Strong's G204 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G204 (ἀκρογωνιαῖος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G204 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G204 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Ephesians 2:20 KJV

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

1 Peter 2:6 KJV

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

Strong's G204 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 28:16 Septuagint / Brenton

therefore thus saith the Lord, even the Lord, Behold, I lay for the foundations of Zion a costly stone, a choice, a cornerstone, a precious stone, for its foundations; and he that believes on him shall by no means be ashamed.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G204.

Isaiah 28:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
therefore thus saith the Lord, even the Lord, Behold, I lay for the foundations of Zion a costly stone, a choice, a cornerstone, a precious stone, for its foundations; and he that believes on him shall by no means be ashamed.
Ephesians 2:20 New Testament, KJV
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
1 Peter 2:6 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G204, grouped by book.

Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G204 FAQ

What does akrogoniaios (ἀκρογωνιαῖος) mean?

Akrogoniaios (Strong's G204) is a Greek word most simply glossed "chief corner". akrogoniaios (ak-roh-gow-nee-ai`-os) adj. 1. belonging to the extreme corner [from G206 and G1137]

How many times is akrogoniaios (ἀκρογωνιαῖος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G204 across 3 books.

Where can I study akrogoniaios (ἀκρογωνιαῖος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G204 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate akrogoniaios (ἀκρογωνιαῖος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as corner. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G204 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G204, with linked reader references where each row is available.