κομάω
komaō
be long-haired
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κομάω (komaō) is associated with two different definitions: 'be long-haired' and its Strong's number, G2863, is listed in the semantic domain of Body & Health. This suggests that the primary concern of this term is related to physical appearance, specifically hair length. Given that the word is used only twice in the Bible, its usage is limited. The definition of being long-haired directly conveys the idea that this word describes someone with long or unkempt hair. Without further context or definition, it's difficult to determine the specific connotations or values associated with having long hair in this context. A person or context being described through this word is therefore characterized by physical traits, specifically, their hair length. The significance of this word lies in providing specific information about appearance, likely used to create mental images or to make descriptions. The use of κομάω may contribute to the development of character profiles in stories or to illustrate physical differences between individuals. Without more occurrences or information, the precise role it plays remains ambiguous.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text