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Strong's G2775 κεφαλαιόω (kephalaioo)

Kephalaioo means “wound in the head” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2775 — cherec (“itch”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2775
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2775 Quick Answer

Strong's G2775 κεφαλαιόω (kephalaioo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kephalaioo (kef-al-ai-oh'-o) v. 1. (specially) to strike on the head [a derivative of G2776] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include head. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kephalaioo (kef-al-ai-oh'-o) v. 1. (specially) to strike on the head [a derivative of G2776]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
head

Meaning and Definition

kephalaioo (kef-al-ai-oh'-o) v. 1. (specially) to strike on the head [a derivative of G2776] KJV: wound in the head Root(s): G2776 See also: G2774

Original Word
κεφαλαιόω
Transliteration
kephalaioo
Derivation
Root: κεφαλή R1: 2776
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2775. 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)

to strike a head

Usage: κεφαλιόω (Rec. -αιόω, [so in LXX: Sir.32:8 *]), -ῶ (κεφάλιον, dimin. of κεφαλή, in late writers) __1. (-αιόω) to sum up (Thuc., al.). __2. (In NT, only) to wound on the head: Mrk.12:4.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2775 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kephalaioo, 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.

head Mark 12:4

How Strong's G2775 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 1 linked usage.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2775 (κεφαλαιόω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2775 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 G2775 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Mark 12:4 KJV

And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.

Strong's G2775 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 32:8 Septuagint / Brenton

Give the Lord his honor with a good eye, And diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2775.

Mark 12:4 New Testament, KJV
And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.
Wisdom of Sirach 32:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Give the Lord his honor with a good eye, And diminish not the firstfruits of thy hands.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2775, grouped by book.

Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2775 FAQ

What does kephalaioo (κεφαλαιόω) mean?

Kephalaioo (Strong's G2775) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wound in the head". kephalaioo (kef-al-ai-oh'-o) v. 1. (specially) to strike on the head [a derivative of G2776]

How many times is kephalaioo (κεφαλαιόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2775 across 2 books.

Where can I study kephalaioo (κεφαλαιόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2775 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kephalaioo (κεφαλαιόω)?

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

Does Strong's G2775 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2775, with linked reader references where each row is available.