Strong's Number G2783

κῆρυξ

kerux · kay'-roox

Transliteration:

kerux{kay'-roox}

Word Origin:

from 2784

TDNT:

3:683,430

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Strong's Definition:

a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel)

Usage in the KJV:

preacher 3

Total: 3
Occurs 3 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

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.