Refiner Word Study komao (G2863)
G2863  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
κομάω
komao
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to have long hair, wear the hair long, 1 Cor. 11:14, 15*"

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Definition and meaning

What does komao mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2863
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to have long hair, wear the hair long, 1 Cor. 11:14, 15*

In the original Greek the word is written: κομάω

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with komao

These are the most notable occurrences of komao (G2863) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 11:14

Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

1 Corinthians 11:15

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about komao

What does komao mean in Greek?

Strong's G2863 (komao) is a Greek word that means: to have long hair, wear the hair long, 1 Cor. 11:14, 15* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does komao appear in the Bible?

The word komao (G2863) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2863?

Strong's G2863 is komao, a Greek word defined as: to have long hair, wear the hair long, 1 Cor. 11:14, 15*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is komao in the Old Testament or New Testament?

komao is a Greek word found in the New Testament.