Strongs Number: G2962
| Greek Word: | κύριος |
| Transliteration: | kurios |
| Phonetic: | koo'-ree-os |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Masculine |
| Strongs Definition: | supreme in authority that is (as noun) controller; by implication Mr . (as a respectful title) |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master, lord a. the possessor and disposer of a thing 1. the owner; one who has control of the person, the master 2. in the state: the sovereign, prince, chief, the Roman emperor b. is a title of honour expressive of respect and reverence, with which servants greet their master c. this title is given to: God, the Messiah |
| Origin: | From κῦρος kuros (supremacy) |
| Bible Usage: | God Lord master Sir. |