προσκεφάλαιον
proskephalaion
cushion
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe word "προσκεφάλαιον" (proskephalaion) is a Greek term that translates to a "cushion." In the context of the one occurrence in the Bible, it likely refers to a piece of bedding used for comfort or support. The fact that it appears only once in the scriptures suggests that it may be a specific type of cushion or a unique object. Given its singular appearance in the Bible, the range of usage for "προσκεφάλαιον" is limited to a single context. It's worth noting that the term itself may have had other connotations or denotations in ancient Greek literature beyond the biblical usage. However, within the confines of the biblical text, "προσκεφάλαιον" functions as a straightforward reference to a cushion. As a term that appears only once in the Bible, "προσκεφάλαιον" doesn't hold significant meaning beyond its immediate context. However, its definition provides insight into the types of materials and household items used by ancient people for comfort and daily life. This word might be of interest to those studying ancient Greek culture or the physical environment in which early biblical texts were written.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text