G2774: κεφάλαιον
kephálaion · “sum”
Definition
a principal thing, i.e. main point; specially, an amount (of money)
KJV translates it as: sum
Word origin: neuter of a derivative of G2776 (κεφαλή);
Extended definition
κεφάλαιος, -α, -ον
(κεφαλή), [in LXX (-αιον, τό) for רֹאשׁ, Num_4:2, al. ;]
of the head; metaphorically, principal, chief; mostly as subst., κεφάλαιον, τό;
1. the chief point: Heb.8:1.
2. the sum total, amount: Act.22:28 (other meaning, LS, see word).†
(AS)
(κεφαλή), [in LXX (-αιον, τό) for רֹאשׁ, Num_4:2, al. ;]
of the head; metaphorically, principal, chief; mostly as subst., κεφάλαιον, τό;
1. the chief point: Heb.8:1.
2. the sum total, amount: Act.22:28 (other meaning, LS, see word).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2774 is translated
- sum ×1
- the sum ×1
Bible verses with G2774 (kephálaion)
Kephálaion appears in 2 verses.
- Acts 22:28
And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
- Hebrews 8:1
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;