κῆρυξ
keryx (kēryx)
/kay'-roox/
“a herald”
Primary meaning: a herald. Strong's: a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel). Lexical nuances: a herald : I Ti 2:7 , II Ti 1:11 , II Pe 2:5 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G2784 (κηρύσσω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
preacher
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: H3744 -> κῆρυξ (a herald)
Key Biblical Occurrences (3)
Foundational passages where κῆρυξ (keryx) carries significant theological or narrative weight.