Strong's Lexicon kainos: New, fresh, unused, novel Original Word: καινός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word "kainos," meaning new or fresh. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "kainos" is חָדָשׁ (chadash - Strong's H2319), which also means new or fresh. Usage: The Greek adjective "kainos" is used to describe something that is new in nature, different from the usual, better than the old, or unprecedented. It often implies a qualitative newness, emphasizing the freshness or uniqueness of the object or concept it describes. In the New Testament, "kainos" is frequently used to convey the transformative and renewing work of God through Jesus Christ, highlighting the new covenant, new creation, and new life believers have in Him. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "new" was often associated with innovation and improvement. The use of "kainos" in the New Testament reflects a departure from the old covenant and the introduction of a new era through Christ. This newness is not merely a chronological change but a profound transformation that affects the spiritual and moral dimensions of life. The early Christian community understood "kainos" as a key aspect of their identity and mission, as they were called to live out the new life given to them by the Holy Spirit. HELPS Word-studies 2537 kainós – properly, new in quality (innovation), fresh in development or opportunity – because "not found exactly like this before." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition new, fresh NASB Translation fresh (3), new (37), new things (1), things new (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2537: καινόςκαινός, καινή, καινόν (from Aeschylus and Herodotus down); the Sept. for חָדָשׁ; new, i. e. a. as respects form; recently made, fresh, recent, unused, unworn (opposed to παλαιός old, antiquated): as ἀσκός, Matthew 9:11; Mark 2:22 (T omits; Tr WH brackets the clause); Luke 5:38 ἱμάτιον, Luke 5:36; πλήρωμα, Mark 2:21; μνημεῖον, Matthew 27:60; with ἐν ᾧ οὐδέπω οὐδείς ἐτέθη added, John 19:41; καινά καί παλαιά, Matthew 13:52; new, which as recently made is superior to what it succeeds: διαθήκη, Matthew 26:28 (T WH omit καινά); Mark 14:24 R L; Luke 22:20 (WH reject the passage); 1 Corinthians 11:25; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Hebrews 8:8, 13; Hebrews 9:15 (Jeremiah 38:31 b. as respects substance; of a new kind; unprecedented, novel, uncommon, unheard of (ἑτέρα καί καινά δαιμόνια, Xenophon, mem. 1, 1, 1): διδαχή, Mark 1:27; Acts 17:19; ἐντολή, given now for the first time, John 13:34; 1 John 2:7; 2 John 1:5; ὄνομα, with the added explanation ὁ οὐδείς οἶδεν (ἔγνω Rec.), Revelation 2:17 (Isaiah 62:2; Isaiah 65:15); ᾠδή, Revelation 5:9; Revelation 14:3 (Psalm 143:9 Of uncertain affinity; new (especially in freshness; while neos is properly so with respect to age -- new. see GREEK neos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 9:17 Adj-AMPGRK: εἰς ἀσκοὺς καινούς καὶ ἀμφότεροι NAS: wine into fresh wineskins, KJV: wine into new bottles, and INT: into wineskins new and both Matthew 13:52 Adj-ANP Matthew 26:29 Adj-ANS Matthew 27:60 Adj-DNS Mark 1:27 Adj-NFS Mark 2:21 Adj-ANS Mark 2:22 Adj-AMP Mark 14:25 Adj-ANS Mark 16:17 Adj-DFP Luke 5:36 Adj-GNS Luke 5:36 Adj-ANS Luke 5:36 Adj-GNS Luke 5:38 Adj-AMP Luke 22:20 Adj-NFS John 13:34 Adj-AFS John 19:41 Adj-NNS Acts 17:19 Adj-NFS Acts 17:21 Adj-ANS 1 Corinthians 11:25 Adj-NFS 2 Corinthians 3:6 Adj-GFS 2 Corinthians 5:17 Adj-NFS 2 Corinthians 5:17 Adj-NNP Galatians 6:15 Adj-NFS Ephesians 2:15 Adj-AMS Ephesians 4:24 Adj-AMS Strong's Greek 2537 |
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