Lexical Definition
προσκεφάλαιον proskephálaion (pros-kef-al'-ahee-on) cushion G:N-N
neuter of a presumed compound of πρός and κεφαλή
pillow.
- something for the head, i.e. a cushion
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| προσκεφάλαιον | cushion | Mark.4.38 |
| προσκεφάλαια | pillows | LXX.Ezek.13.18 |
| your pillows | LXX.Ezek.13.20 |
Abbott-Smith
προσ-κεφάλαιον, -ου, τό, [in LXX: Ez 13:18, 20 (כֶּסֶת), I Es 3:8*;]
a pillow, cushion: Mk 4:38.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezekiel | 13:18 · 13:20 |
| Mark | 4:38 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
προσκεφάλαιον-αιον, τό,
cushion for the head, pillow, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: generally, any cushion, [NT+5th c.BC+]: Doric dialect ποτικεφάλαιον [Refs 1st c.BC+]; also ποικεφ-, [Refs]; προσκεφάλαιον-ίς, ίδος, ἡ,, [Refs]
__II name for a treasure-chamber of the Persian kings, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Ezek.13.18 ☩ Mark.4.38