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Strong's G2863 κομάω (komao)

Komao means “have long hair” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2863 — chetheph (“prey”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2863
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G2863 Quick Answer

Strong's G2863 κομάω (komao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. komao (kom-ah'-o) v. 1. to wear tresses of hair [from G2864] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include hair. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
komao (kom-ah'-o) v. 1. to wear tresses of hair [from G2864]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
hair

Meaning and Definition

komao (kom-ah'-o) v. 1. to wear tresses of hair [from G2864] KJV: have long hair Root(s): G2864

Original Word
κομάω
Transliteration
komao
Derivation
Root: κόμη R1: 2864
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2863. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2863 Is Translated

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

hair 1 Corinthians 11:14 2×

How Strong's G2863 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 G2863 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 G2863 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 11:14 KJV

Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

1 Corinthians 11:15 KJV

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2863.

1 Corinthians 11:14 New Testament, KJV
Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
1 Corinthians 11:15 New Testament, KJV
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2863, grouped by book.

1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 11:14 1 Corinthians 11:15

Strong's G2863 FAQ

What does komao (κομάω) mean?

Komao (Strong's G2863) is a Greek word most simply glossed "have long hair". komao (kom-ah'-o) v. 1. to wear tresses of hair [from G2864]

How many times is komao (κομάω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2863 across 1 book.

Where can I study komao (κομάω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2863 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate komao (κομάω)?

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