# G2864 κόμη

κόμη (kómē), Strong’s G2864: the hair of the head (locks, as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359 (θρίξ); which properly denotes merely the scalp) KJV: hair. Occurs 11 times.

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*kómē* — the hair of the head (locks, as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359 (θρίξ); which properly denotes merely the scalp)

KJV: hair

Derived from [κομίζω komízō](https://besorah.bible/word/G2865) (to provide for)

Occurs 11 times.

## Where it occurs
- [1 Corinthians 11:15](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-corinthians/11?v=15) — But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given to her for a covering.
- [Judith 13:7](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/judith/13?v=7) — She drew near to the bed, took hold of the hair of his head, and said, “Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day.”
- [Bel and the Dragon 1:36](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/bel-and-the-dragon/1?v=36) — Then the angel of the Lord took him by the crown, and lifted him up by the hair of his head, and with the blast of his…
- [3 Maccabees 4:6](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/3-maccabees/4?v=6) — Girls who had entered the bridal chamber quite lately, to enjoy the partnership of marriage, exchanged pleasure for…