κυρόω
kuroō
to affirm
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek verb "κυρόω" (kuroō) means to affirm. In biblical Greek, this verb is used to convey the idea of giving a confident statement or assertion, often in a formal or official capacity. We see this verb used twice in the New Testament, suggesting it's a precise term in Greek. Its rarity in the biblical text implies that the authors chose it carefully to convey a specific tone or emphasis in their writing. Given its meaning, "κυρόω" (kuroō) likely plays a role in scenes where credibility, trustworthiness, or official verification are important factors.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text