κήρυγμα

kērugmaNoun (Neuter)G2782

preaching

From: from G2784 (κηρύσσω);

Short Definition

a proclamation (especially of the gospel; by implication, the gospel itself)

Full Lexicon Entry

in cl., that which is cried by a herald, a proclamation. In NT (see Lft., Notes, 161), of God's heralds, proclamation, message, preaching (i.e. the substance as distinct from the act which would be expressed by † κήρυξις): ., τὸ κ. μου; ἡμῶν.
LXX Usage: (קוֹל), (קְרִיאָה), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
2 Timothy
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:21
  • 1 Corinthians 15:14
  • 1 Corinthians 2:4
  • 2 Timothy 4:17
  • Luke 11:32

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