◄ 4344. proskephalaion ►
Strong's Lexicon proskephalaion: Pillow, cushion Original Word: προσκεφάλαιον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: proskephalaion Pronunciation: pros-kef-al'-ah-yon Phonetic Spelling: (pros-kef-al'-ahee-on) Definition: a pillow or cushion. Meaning: A cushion or pillow, typically used for resting the head. Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "πρός" (pros, meaning "toward" or "beside") and "κεφαλή" (kephalē, meaning "head"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for προσκεφάλαιον in the Old Testament, as the concept of a pillow or cushion is not specifically addressed in the same manner. However, related concepts of rest and comfort can be found in various passages, though they do not correspond to a single Hebrew term. Usage: The term προσκεφάλαιον is used in the context of providing comfort or support for the head, often during sleep or rest. Context: The Greek word προσκεφάλαιον appears in the New Testament in the context of describing an object used for resting the head. In Mark 4:38, the term is used to describe the cushion on which Jesus was sleeping in the stern of a boat during a storm. The passage reads: "But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, 'Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?'" (BSB). This usage highlights the humanity of Jesus, who, despite His divine nature, experienced physical fatigue and required rest. The presence of a προσκεφάλαιον in the narrative underscores the normalcy of Jesus' human experiences, providing a relatable aspect to His life on earth. The use of προσκεφάλαιον in the New Testament is limited, but its inclusion in this passage serves to illustrate the setting and the conditions of the scene, emphasizing the contrast between Jesus' calm amidst the storm and the disciples' fear. The term itself is straightforward, referring to a common item used for comfort, yet it plays a role in the broader narrative of Jesus' ministry and His interactions with His disciples. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from a comp. of pros and a derivation of kephalé Definition a pillow NASB Translation cushion (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4344: προσκεφάλαιον προσκεφάλαιον, προσκεφαλαιου, τό (from πρός (which see IV. 3) and the adjective κεφάλαιος (cf. κεφάλαιον)), a pillow, a cushion: Mark 4:38. (Ezekiel 13:18, 20; Aristophanes, Plato, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pillow. Neuter of a presumed compound of pros and kephale; something for the head, i.e. A cushion -- pillow. see GREEK pros see GREEK kephale Forms and Transliterations προσκεφάλαια προσκεφαλαιον προσκεφάλαιον proskephalaion proskephálaion Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Mark 4:38 N-ANS GRK: ἐπὶ τὸ προσκεφάλαιον καθεύδων καὶ NAS: asleep on the cushion; and they woke KJV: asleep on a pillow: and they awake INT: on the cushion sleeping And Strong's Greek 4344 1 Occurrence προσκεφάλαιον — 1 Occ.