Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
hair
Usage: κόμη, -ης, ἡ [in LXX: Num.6:5, Eze.44:20 (פֶּרַע), al. ;] the hair: 1Co.11:15.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2864
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
14
Books
10
Strong's G2864 Quick Answer
Strong's G2864 κόμη (kome) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kome (kom'-ay) n. 1. the hair of the head (locks) {as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359; which properly denotes merely the scalp} It has 14 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include hair. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- kome (kom'-ay) n. 1. the hair of the head (locks) {as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359; which properly denotes merely the scalp}
- Usage
- 14 linked usages
- Books
- 10 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- hair
Meaning and Definition
kome (kom'-ay) n. 1. the hair of the head (locks) {as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359; which properly denotes merely the scalp} [apparently from a primary komeo "to tend, take care of"] KJV: hair Compare: G2359 See also: G2865
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2864. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2864 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kome, 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 11:15
How Strong's G2864 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 8 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.
- 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 G2864 (κόμη) appears 12 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 1:18 — κόμας
- 3 Maccabees 4:6 — κόμην
- Ezekiel 24:23 — κόμαι
- Ezekiel 44:20 — κόμας
- Genesis 5:32 — Χαμ
Strong's G2864 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 G2864 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
Strong's G2864 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Noah was five hundred years old, and he begot three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Ye shall not make a round cutting of the hair of your head, nor disfigure your beard.
all the days of his separation—a razor shall not come upon his head, until the days be fulfilled which he vowed to the Lord: he shall be holy, cherishing the long hair of the head,
Strong's G2864 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and approached to his bed, and took hold of the hair of his head, and said, Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day.
Virgins, who had been shut up within their chambers, came out with their mothers, scattering dust and ashes on their heads, and filling the streets with outcries.
Girls who had entered the bridal chamber quite lately, to enjoy the partnership of marriage, exchanged pleasure for misery; and with dust scattered upon their myrrh-anointed heads, were hurried along unveiled, and, in the midst of outlandish insults, set up with one accord a lamentable cry in lieu of the marriage hymn.
Usage Excerpts
First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2864.
And Noah was five hundred years old, and he begot three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Ye shall not make a round cutting of the hair of your head, nor disfigure your beard.
all the days of his separation—a razor shall not come upon his head, until the days be fulfilled which he vowed to the Lord: he shall be holy, cherishing the long hair of the head,
So Job arose, and rent his garments, And shaved the hair of his head, And fell on the earth, and worshiped,
When I was at peace he distracted me: He took me by the hair of the head, and plucked it out: He set me up as a mark.
Or wilt thou reveal Mazzaroth in his season, And the evening star with his rays? Wilt thou guide them?
And your hair shall be upon your head, and your shoes on your feet: neither shall ye at all lament or weep; but ye shall pine away in your iniquities, and shall comfort every one his brother.
And they shall not shave their heads, nor shall they pluck off their hair; they shall carefully cover their heads.
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
and approached to his bed, and took hold of the hair of his head, and said, Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day.
Virgins, who had been shut up within their chambers, came out with their mothers, scattering dust and ashes on their heads, and filling the streets with outcries.
Girls who had entered the bridal chamber quite lately, to enjoy the partnership of marriage, exchanged pleasure for misery; and with dust scattered upon their myrrh-anointed heads, were hurried along unveiled, and, in the midst of outlandish insults, set up with one accord a lamentable cry in lieu of the marriage hymn.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2864, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 152 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2864 FAQ
What does kome (κόμη) mean?
Kome (Strong's G2864) is a Greek word most simply glossed "hair". kome (kom'-ay) n. 1. the hair of the head (locks) {as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359; which properly denotes merely the scalp}
How many times is kome (κόμη) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G2864 across 10 books.
Where can I study kome (κόμη) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2864 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate kome (κόμη)?
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.
Does Strong's G2864 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2864, with linked reader references where each row is available.