G204: ἀκρογωνιαῖος
akrogōniaîos · “cornerstone”
Definition
belonging to the extreme corner
KJV translates it as: chief corner
Extended definition
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)
(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)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G204 is translated
- the cornerstone ×1
- cornerstone ×1
Bible verses with G204 (akrogōniaîos)
Akrogōniaîos appears in 2 verses.
- Ephesians 2:20
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
- 1 Peter 2:6
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.