Refiner Word Study keryx (G2783)
G2783  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
κῆρυξ
keryx
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a herald, public messenger; in NT a proclaimer, publisher, preacher, 1 Tim. 2:7; 2 Tim. 1:11; 2 Pet. 2:5*"

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Definition and meaning

What does keryx mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G2783
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a herald, public messenger; in NT a proclaimer, publisher, preacher, 1 Tim. 2:7; 2 Tim. 1:11; 2 Pet. 2:5*

In the original Greek the word is written: κῆρυξ

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with keryx

These are the most notable occurrences of keryx (G2783) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 2:7

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

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

2 Peter 2:5

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;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about keryx

What does keryx mean in Greek?

Strong's G2783 (keryx) is a Greek word that means: a herald, public messenger; in NT a proclaimer, publisher, preacher, 1 Tim. 2:7; 2 Tim. 1:11; 2 Pet. 2:5* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does keryx appear in the Bible?

The word keryx (G2783) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2783?

Strong's G2783 is keryx, a Greek word defined as: a herald, public messenger; in NT a proclaimer, publisher, preacher, 1 Tim. 2:7; 2 Tim. 1:11; 2 Pet. 2:5*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is keryx in the Old Testament or New Testament?

keryx is a Greek word found in the New Testament.