Biblica Analytica
G4344 Greek

προσκεφάλαιον

proskephalaion

cushion

Lexicon Entry

Definition
cushion
Transliteration
proskephalaion
Strong's Number
G4344
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Supported

The 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
Strong's
G4344
Lemma
προσκεφάλαιον
Transliteration
proskephalaion
Definition
cushion
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text