ΚΕΡΑΙΑ, κεραια
KERAIA, keraia
Sounds Like: keh-RAH-yah
Translations: tittle, jot, a tittle, a jot, horn, a horn, projection, a projection
From the root: ΚΕΡΑΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a small projection or a horn. In the context of writing, it specifically denotes a 'jot' or 'tittle,' which is a very small stroke or mark that distinguishes one letter from another, or a small part of a letter. It emphasizes the smallest detail, often used metaphorically to mean 'the least bit' or 'the smallest part' of something, such as a law or prophecy. It is a feminine noun.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2762 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 9:1
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Matthew — 5:18
From the same root
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