G2783

κῆρυξ

kēryx

Masculine noun · From κηρύσσω (G2784)

From G2784; a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel):—preacher.

Outline

a herald or 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 NT God's ambassador, and the herald or proclaimer of the divine word.

Usages

1 Timothy 2:7

Where unto 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.

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2 Timothy 1:11

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

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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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