Lexical Definition
ἀκρογωνιαῖος akrogōniaîos (ak-rog-o-nee-ah'-yos) cornerstone G:A
from ἄκρον and γωνία
chief corner.
- belonging to the extreme corner
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀκρογωνιαῖον | cornerstone | 1Pet.2.6 |
| ἀκρογωνιαίου | cornerstone | Eph.2.20 |
| ακρογωνιαίον | cornering | LXX.Isa.28.16 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἀκρο-γωνιαῖος, -αία, -αῖον (< ἄκροι, γωνία, an angle) [in LXX: Is 28:16 (פִּנָּה)*;] = Attic γωνιαῖος (freq. in Inscr.; MM, VGT, s.v. ἀ.),
at the extreme angle: ὁ ἀ., the corner foundation stone, Eph 2:20, I Pe 2:6.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 28:16 |
| Ephesians | 2:20 |
| 1 Peter | 2:6 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀκρογωνιαῖος-γωνιαῖος, α, ον,
at the extreme angle, ἀ. λίθος corner foundation-stone, [LXX+NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Isa.28.16 ☩ Eph.2.20