κηρύσσω

kērussōVerbG2784

to preach

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)

Full Lexicon Entry

to be a herald, to proclaim: " (LXX) (but see Field, Notes, 174), in NT, chiefly of the proclamation of the Gospel, to proclaim, preach: τὸ εὐαγέλιον,; ἵνα; with inf. ; κ. Χριστόν, Ἰησοῦν
LXX Usage: chiefly for קָרָא

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

60 times

Appears 60 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
14
Luke
9
Matthew
9
Acts
8
1 Corinthians
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:23
  • Acts 10:42
  • Luke 3:3
  • Matthew 3:1
  • Mark 16:15

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