κεραία
keraia
tittle
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κεραία (keraia) is a term that refers to a "tittle" or a small point or edge. Its short definition and limited occurrences in the Bible suggest that it is a precise and technical term. In the context of the Bible, κεραία is used to describe a small point or edge, likely referring to a physical feature such as a hair or a thread. Its significance lies in its precision and attention to detail, highlighting the importance of small aspects in a given situation. The limited usage of κεραία in the Bible underscores its specialized nature, suggesting that it was a term used in specific contexts or industries. Its meaning and significance are likely to be understood within a particular cultural or historical context, requiring further analysis to fully appreciate its implications.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
For most certainly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the law, until all things are accomplished.
Luke 16:17But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the law to fall.