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Strong's G2762 κεραία (keraia)

Keraia means “tittle” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2762 — cherek (“lattice”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2762
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2762 Quick Answer

Strong's G2762 κεραία (keraia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. keraia (ker-ai'-ah) n. 1. something horn-like 2. (specially) the apex of a Hebrew letter It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include pass, till, heaven, earth, and tittle. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
keraia (ker-ai'-ah) n. 1. something horn-like 2. (specially) the apex of a Hebrew letter
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
pass, till, heaven, earth, and tittle

Meaning and Definition

keraia (ker-ai'-ah) n. 1. something horn-like 2. (specially) the apex of a Hebrew letter 3. (figuratively) the least particle, i.e. accent or punctuation mark [feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of G2768] KJV: tittle Root(s): G2768

Original Word
κεραία
Transliteration
keraia
Derivation
Root: κέρας R1: 2768
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2762. 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)

tittle

Usage: κεραία (WH, κερέα, see App., 151), -ας, ἠ (κέρας), a little horn: of the point or extremity which distinguishes some Heb. letters from others (e.g. ד from ר; DCG, ii, 733), Mat.5:18, Luk.16:17.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

pass till heaven earth tittle law verily say jot wise fulfilled easier

How Strong's G2762 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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.

Strong's G2762 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 G2762 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 5:18 KJV

For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Luke 16:17 KJV

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2762.

Matthew 5:18 New Testament, KJV
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Luke 16:17 New Testament, KJV
And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2762, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2762 FAQ

What does keraia (κεραία) mean?

Keraia (Strong's G2762) is a Greek word most simply glossed "tittle". keraia (ker-ai'-ah) n. 1. something horn-like 2. (specially) the apex of a Hebrew letter

How many times is keraia (κεραία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2762 across 2 books.

Where can I study keraia (κεραία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2762 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate keraia (κεραία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as pass, till, heaven, earth, tittle, and law. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.