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κῆρυξ G2783
G2783 is the Greek word κῆρυξ, transliterated kēryx. The King James Version most often renders it preacher.
What it means
a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel).
Where it comes from
from G2784 (κηρύσσω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: preacher.
Verses using κῆρυξ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 2:7 · KJV
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
2 Timothy 1:11 · KJV
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
2 Peter 2:5 · KJV
And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2783 mean?
G2783 is the Greek word κῆρυξ (kēryx), meaning a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel).
How is G2783 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it preacher (2 times), person a preacher (1 time).
How many times does G2783 appear in the Bible?
κῆρυξ (kēryx) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2783 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2784 (κηρύσσω).
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