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.

KJV

Whereunto I am appointed a G2783, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

KJV

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;

KJV