◄ G2783 ►
κήρυξ
Transliteration
kerux;
Pronunciation
kay'-roox
Parts of Speech
n m
Root Word (Etymology)
from 2784
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 3:683
KJV Translation Count — 3x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: preacher (3)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. a herald or messenger vested with public authority, who conveyed the official messages of kings, magistrates, princes, military commanders, or who gave a public summons or demand, and performed various other duties. In the NT God's ambassador, and the herald or proclaimer of the divine word.
Strong's Definitions
kay'-roox; from (2784) (κηρύσσω); a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel): — preacher.
Concordance Results Using KJV
Whereunto I am ordained a G2783, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
Whereunto I am appointed a G2783, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a G2783 of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;