Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2786

Strong's G2786 · Greek

Κηφᾶς

Kephas · /kay-fas'/

Number
G2786
Language
Greek
Original word
Κηφᾶς
Transliteration
Kephas
Pronunciation
kay-fas'
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

of Chaldee origin (compare 3710); the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter:--Cephas.

KJV: Cephas

Root / derivation: of Chaldee origin (compare 3710)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Κηφᾶς across 6 verses.

Cephas6×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse
1 Corinthians4 verses
Galatians1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2786 (Kephas) mean?

of Chaldee origin (compare 3710); the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter:--Cephas.

How many times does G2786 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2786 (Κηφᾶς) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Cephas.”

How is Kephas translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2786 is rendered as “Cephas” (6×).

Where does the Greek word Κηφᾶς come from?

of Chaldee origin (compare 3710)