κῆρυξ (kēryx) — Preacher
Greek word study: κῆρυξ (kēryx), Strong's G2783. a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel)
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a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel)
KJV translation words: preacher
Strong's G2783 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 2:7 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:5.
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Verses (all 3)
- 1 Timothy 2:7 — κῆρυξ — a herald
- 2 Timothy 1:11 — κῆρυξ — a herald
- 2 Peter 2:5 — κήρυκα — a herald
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Named in this entry's derivation: G2784 κηρύσσω (kērýssō).
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What does kēryx (G2783) mean?
A herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel).
How is G2783 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2783 as: preacher.
How often does κῆρυξ (kēryx) appear?
Strong's G2783 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 2:7 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:5.
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