The Greek word kephalís, represented by G2777, is defined as a volume or roll. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible. The term properly refers to a knob, and by implication, a roll, stemming from the end of a stick on which a manuscript was rolled.
The singular use of G2777 is found in a declaration of purpose. In Hebrews 10:7, the speaker states, "Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God." Here, the volume is directly connected to a book G975 and contains what has been written G1125 concerning the speaker's mission to fulfill God's will.
Several related words illuminate the context of this written record:
- G975 biblíon (a roll): This term is paired with kephalís to clarify that the volume is a book or scroll. It is also used to refer to the "book of life" Revelation 21:27 and the "book of the law" Galatians 3:10.
- G1125 gráphō (to write): This verb establishes the content of the volume. The phrase "it is written" signifies that the speaker's actions are a fulfillment of what has been recorded in scripture (Hebrews 10:7, Matthew 4:4).
- G2307 thélēma (will): This word defines the ultimate purpose contained within the volume. The speaker comes specifically "to do thy will," showing that the written word records a divine purpose (Hebrews 10:7, Matthew 6:10).
The theological weight of G2777 is significant despite its rarity.
- Prophetic Fulfillment: The term points directly to the fulfillment of prophecy. The volume contains what was written concerning the speaker, linking his arrival to a pre-recorded divine plan (Hebrews 10:7, Luke 24:44).
- Authority of Scripture: By referencing what is in the "volume of the book," the speaker affirms the authority of the written word. This establishes scripture as the definitive record of God's will and purpose Hebrews 10:7.
- Obedience to God's Will: The use of kephalís is intrinsically tied to an act of submission. The content of the volume is the will of God G2316, and the speaker's arrival is an act of perfect obedience to that which was written Hebrews 10:7.
In summary, kephalís G2777 is a crucial term that, in its single appearance, refers to a written volume containing God's plan. Its use in Hebrews 10:7 powerfully connects the concepts of scriptural authority, prophetic fulfillment, and the obedience of Christ to the Father's will. It encapsulates the idea that God's purpose is not only determined but also recorded for its eventual fulfillment.
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