ΑΚΕΦΑΛΟΣ, ακεφαλος
AKEPHALOS, akephalos
Sounds Like: ah-keh-FAH-los
Translations: headless, without a head, leaderless, without a leader, without a beginning, without a source
From the root: ΑΚΕΦΑΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective formed from the privative alpha (α-) meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'κεφαλή' (KEPHALE), meaning 'head'. It literally means 'headless' or 'without a head'. Figuratively, it can refer to something 'leaderless' or 'without a leader', or even 'without a beginning' or 'without a source'. It describes something lacking a head, whether literally or metaphorically.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G0078 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἈΚΕΦΑΛΟΙΣ — headless, without a head, leaderless, without a leader
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