Strong's Lexicon kérux: Herald, Preacher Original Word: κῆρυξ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κηρύσσω (kērussō), meaning "to proclaim" or "to herald." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kérux," the concept of a herald or messenger can be related to the Hebrew word מַלְאָךְ (mal'akh), meaning "messenger" or "angel," often used to describe those who deliver God's messages. Usage: The term "kérux" refers to a herald or a public messenger who is tasked with proclaiming messages, often of significant importance. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe those who proclaim the Gospel, such as apostles and preachers. The role of a kérux is to deliver a message with authority and clarity, ensuring that the intended audience receives and understands it. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, a kérux was an official messenger or public crier who announced decrees, news, or proclamations from authorities. This role was crucial in a time when written communication was limited and literacy was not widespread. The kérux was expected to be trustworthy and articulate, as they represented the voice of the sender. In the context of the New Testament, the term is applied to those who spread the teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of their mission and the divine authority behind their message. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2783 kḗryks (from 2784 /kērýssō, "to herald, proclaim") – properly, a herald, a "town-crier" proclaiming critical news for the public (see also 1557 /ekdíkēsis, "the town-gathering"); a preacher (a herald-communicator). 2783 /kḗryks ("a preacher, herald") proclaims Christ (His work) with passion and a binding sense of authority. See 2784 (kēryssō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kérussó Definition a herald NASB Translation preacher (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2783: κῆρυξκῆρυξ, less correctly (yet so L WH) κῆρυξ (on the accent see Winers Grammar, § 6, 1 c.; (Buttmann, 13 (12)); Lipsius, Gramm. Untersuch., p. 36; (Chandler § 622; Göttling, p. 254f; Lob. Paralip., p. 411; W. Dindorf in Stephanus Thesaurus, under the word; Tdf. Proleg., p. 101)), κήρυκος, ὁ (akin to γῆρυς a voice, a sound, γηρύω to utter a sound, to speak; (yet cf. Vanicek, p. 140)); common in Greek writings from Homer down; a herald, a messenger vested with public authority, who conveyed the official messages of kings, magistrates, princes, military commanders, or who gave a public summons or demand, and performed various other duties. In the O. T., Genesis 41:43; Daniel 3:4; Sir. 20:15. In the N. T. God's ambassador, and the herald or proclaimer of the divine word: δικαιοσύνης, one who summoned to righteousness, of Noah, 2 Peter 2:5; used of the apostles, as the divine messengers of the salvation procured by Christ and to be embraced through him, 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance preacher. From kerusso; a herald, i.e. Of divine truth (especially of the gospel) -- preacher. see GREEK kerusso Forms and Transliterations κηρυκα κήρυκα κηρυξ κήρυξ κῆρυξ keruka kēruka kerux kērux keryka kēryka kḗryka keryx kêryx kēryx kē̂ryxLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 2:7 N-NMSGRK: ἐτέθην ἐγὼ κῆρυξ καὶ ἀπόστολος NAS: I was appointed a preacher and an apostle KJV: am ordained a preacher, and INT: was appointed I a herald and apostle 2 Timothy 1:11 N-NMS 2 Peter 2:5 N-AMS Strong's Greek 2783 |
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