ἀκρογωνιαῖος
akrogōniaioscornerstoneHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
ἀκρο-γωνιαῖος, -αία, -αῖον
(ἄκροι, γωνία, an angle) [in LXX: Isaiah 28:16 (פִּנָּה) * ;] = Attic γωνιαῖος (frequently in Inscr.; MM, VGT, see word ἀ.),
at the extreme angle: ὁ ἀ., the corner foundation stone, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀκρογωνιαῖος:
- פִּנָּהpin.nah“Corner (Gate)”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Ephesians 2:20ἀκρογωνιαίου · [the] cornerstone…built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
- 1 Peter 2:6ἀκρογωνιαῖον · cornerstoneFor it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”