Strong's Lexicon apokephalizó: To behead Original Word: ἀποκεφαλίζω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "off") and κεφαλή (kephalē, meaning "head"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀποκεφαλίζω, the concept of execution by beheading can be related to the Hebrew verb כָּרַת (karath, Strong's H3772), which means "to cut off" or "to cut down," often used in the context of making covenants or cutting off life. Usage: The verb ἀποκεφαλίζω (apokephalizó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of beheading or decapitating someone. It is a literal term that refers to the physical removal of the head from the body, often as a form of execution or punishment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, beheading was a common method of execution, particularly for those considered enemies of the state or guilty of serious crimes. It was often seen as a swift and decisive form of capital punishment. In the Roman context, beheading was sometimes reserved for Roman citizens as a more "honorable" form of execution compared to crucifixion or other methods. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and kephalé Definition to behead NASB Translation beheaded (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 607: ἀποκεφαλίζωἀποκεφαλίζω: 1 aorist ἀπεκεφάλισα; (κεφαλή); to cut off the head, behead, decapitate: Matthew 14:10; Mark 6:16, 27 (28); Luke 9:9. A later Greek word: (the Sept. Ps. at the end); Epictetus diss. 1, 1, 19; 24; 29; Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 1, 35; cf. Fischer, De vitiis lexamples N. T., p. 690ff; Lob. ad Phryn., p. 341. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance behead. From apo and kephale; to decapitate -- behead. see GREEK apo see GREEK kephale Forms and Transliterations απεκεφαλισα απεκεφάλισα ἀπεκεφάλισα απεκεφάλισε απεκεφαλισεν απεκεφάλισεν ἀπεκεφάλισεν αποκεφαλίζουσιν αποκιδαρώσει αποκλαιομένη αποκλαιόμενος αποκλαύσομαί απόκλεισμα apekephalisa apekephálisa apekephalisen apekephálisenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 14:10 V-AIA-3SGRK: καὶ πέμψας ἀπεκεφάλισεν τὸν Ἰωάννην NAS: and had John beheaded in the prison. KJV: And he sent, and beheaded John in INT: And having sent he beheaded John Mark 6:16 V-AIA-1S Mark 6:27 V-AIA-3S Luke 9:9 V-AIA-1S Strong's Greek 607 |
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