κῆρυξ
kērux
preacher
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word κῆρυξ (kērux) is a Greek term that means "preacher". Its semantic domain focuses on Speech & Communication, indicating its primary function is to convey messages or proclamations. This term is not limited to the role of an evangelist or a prophet; its broader meaning encompasses anyone who delivers a message, making it a versatile term. Occurrences in the Bible show that κῆρυξ is used in three instances. This limited usage suggests that the term's significance is not about its frequency, but rather its emphasis on the content and function of the message being conveyed. The specific context of each instance will determine the exact nature of the proclamation being made by the preacher (κῆρυξ). Overall, κῆρυξ highlights the importance of message-delivery in various settings, underscoring the significance of communication in the world of the Bible.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
2 Timothy 1:11For this I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
2 Peter 2:5and didn’t spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah with seven others, a preacher of righteousness, when he brought a flood on the world of the ungodly;