κῆρυξ
kēryx
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "κῆρυξ" (kēryx) means "herald" or "messenger," someone who publicly announces or proclaims information. It is used in contexts where an individual is designated to deliver an important message or declaration. This term appears in both biblical and non-biblical texts to describe such a role.
a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel)
The Greek word kēryx means "a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel)," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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Words that share the same theological orbit.
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