Strongs Number: G2783
- Greek Word
- κῆρυξ
- Transliteration
- kērux
- Phonetic
- kay'-roox
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a herald that is of divine truth (especially of the gospel)
- Thayers Definition
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1. 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.
- Origin
- From G2784
- Bible Usage
- preacher.