κῆρυξ

kēruxNoun (Masculine)G2783

preacher

From: from G2784 (κηρύσσω);

Short Definition

a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel)

Full Lexicon Entry

-υκος, ὁ a herald.
LXX Usage: Dan LXX TH (כָּרוֹז), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
2 Peter
1
2 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 2:7
  • 2 Peter 2:5
  • 2 Timothy 1:11

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