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κήρυγμα G2782
G2782 is the Greek word κήρυγμα, transliterated kḗrygma. The King James Version most often renders it preaching.
What it means
a proclamation (especially of the gospel; by implication, the gospel itself).
Where it comes from
from G2784 (κηρύσσω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: preaching.
Verses using κήρυγμα
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 12:41 · KJV
The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
Luke 11:32 · KJV
The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
Romans 16:25 · KJV
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Corinthians 1:21 · KJV
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
1 Corinthians 2:4 · KJV
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
1 Corinthians 15:14 · KJV
And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
2 Timothy 4:17 · KJV
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Titus 1:3 · KJV
But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2782 mean?
G2782 is the Greek word κήρυγμα (kḗrygma), meaning a proclamation (especially of the gospel; by implication, the gospel itself).
How is G2782 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it preaching (8 times).
How many times does G2782 appear in the Bible?
κήρυγμα (kḗrygma) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2782 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2784 (κηρύσσω).
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