κύριος

kuriosNoun (Masculine)G2962

lord: God

From: from (supremacy);

Short Definition

supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

Full Lexicon Entry

having power (κῦρος) or authority., ὁ κ., lord, master
1.in general
2.As a divine title (frequently in π.; Deiss., LAE, 353 ff.); in NT
aof God
bof the Christ
LXX Usage: (subst.) chiefly for יהוה, also for בַּעַל,אָדוֹן, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

688 times

Appears 688 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
104
Luke
100
Matthew
76
1 Corinthians
59
John
50

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:2
  • 2 Peter 3:18
  • Acts 9:31
  • Luke 1:6
  • Matthew 22:43

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