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κηρύσσω

kērussōto preachHow to read Greek
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Definition

κηρύσσω

[in LXX chiefly for קָרָא ;]

to be a herald, to proclaim: Mark 1:45; 7:36, Luke 4:18-19" (LXX) (but see Field, Notes, 174) Luke 8:39, Romans 2:21, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Galatians 5:11, al.; in NT, chiefly of the proclamation of the Gospel, to proclaim, preach: τὸ εὐαγέλιον, Matthew 4:23; 9:35; 24:14; 26:13, Mark 1:14; 13:10; 14:9; 16:15, Galatians 2:2, Colossians 1:23, 1 Thessalonians 2:9; before εἰς, Mark 1:39; 13:10, Luke 4:44, 1 Thessalonians 2:9; ἵνα, Mark 6:12; with inf.. Romans 2:21; κ. Χριστόν, Ἰησοῦν, Acts 8:5; 9:20; 19:13, 1 Corinthians 1:23; 15:12, 2 Corinthians 1:19; 11:4, Philippians 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:16 (cf. προ-κηρύσσω)

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κηρύσσω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

61 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 11:4κηρύσσει · [and] proclaims; ἐκηρύξαμεν · we proclaimed
    For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it very easily.
  2. Galatians 2:2κηρύσσω · I preach
    I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.
  3. Galatians 5:11κηρύσσω · preaching
    Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
  4. Philippians 1:15κηρύσσουσιν · preach
    It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
  5. Colossians 1:23κηρυχθέντος · has been proclaimed
    …if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
  6. 1 Thessalonians 2:9ἐκηρύξαμεν · while we proclaimed
    Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
  7. 1 Timothy 3:16ἐκηρύχθη · was proclaimed
    By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
  8. 2 Timothy 4:2κήρυξον · Preach
    Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
  9. 1 Peter 3:19ἐκήρυξεν · [and] preached
    …in whom He also went and preached to the spirits in prison
  10. Revelation 5:2κηρύσσοντα · proclaiming
    And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?”