G2540

καιρός

kairos

Masculine noun · Of uncertain affinity

Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. set or proper time:—X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare G5550.

Outline

due measure
a measure of time, a larger or smaller portion of time, hence:

a fixed and definite time, the time when things are brought to crisis, the decisive epoch waited for
opportune or seasonable time
the right time
a limited period of time
to what time brings, the state of the times, the things and events of time

Usages (2/2)

Ephesians 2:12

That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

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Ephesians 5:16

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

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Ephesians 6:18

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

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Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Precepts

1 Peter 3:15

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1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

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1 Thessalonians 5:1

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

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2 Thessalonians 2:6

And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

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1 Timothy 2:6

Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

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1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

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1 Timothy 6:15

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

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2 Timothy 3:1

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

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2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

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2 Timothy 4:6

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

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Titus 1:3

But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

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Hebrews 9:9

Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

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Hebrews 9:10

Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

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Hebrews 11:15

And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.

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1 Peter 1:5

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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1 Peter 1:11

Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

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1 Peter 4:17

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

Precepts

Ezekiel 9:5-6

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1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

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Revelation 1:3

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

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Revelation 11:18

And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

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Isaiah 24:5

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Revelation 12:12

Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

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Revelation 12:14

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

Breakdown

wings of a great eagle Representing how Israel was delivered (Exodus 19:4). serpent is another word for the dragon, Esau. nourished for a time Esau had to take care of the children of Israel whilst he had them in slavery.

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Revelation 22:10

And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

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