Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
preacher
Usage: κῆρυξ (κήρ-, T), -υκος, ὁ [in LXX: Dan LXX TH Dan.3:4 (כָּרוֹז), Gen.41:43, Sir.20:15, 4Ma.6:4 * ;] a herald: 1Ti.2:7, 2Ti.1:11, 2Pe.2:5.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2783
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
7
Strong's G2783 Quick Answer
Strong's G2783 κήρυξ (kerux) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kerux (kay'-roox) n. 1. a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel) [from G2784] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include preacher and truth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- kerux (kay'-roox) n. 1. a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel) [from G2784]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- preacher and truth
Meaning and Definition
kerux (kay'-roox) n. 1. a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel) [from G2784] KJV: preacher Root(s): G2784
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2783. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2783 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kerux, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
preacher
2 Timothy 1:11
2×
truth
1 Timothy 2:7
How Strong's G2783 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2783 (κήρυξ) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 6:4 — κήρυκος
- Daniel (Greek) 3:4 — κῆρυξ
- Genesis 41:43 — κῆρυξ
- Sirach 20:15 — κῆρυξ
Strong's G2783 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2783 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
Strong's G2783 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And he mounted him on the second of his chariots, and a herald made proclamation before him; and he set him over all the land of Egypt.
Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, ye peoples, tribes, and languages,
Strong's G2783 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
a herald opposite crying out, Obey the commands of the king.
He giveth little, and upbraideth much; He openeth his mouth like a crier; Today he lendeth, and tomorrow will he ask it again: Such a one is to be hated of God and man.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2783.
And he mounted him on the second of his chariots, and a herald made proclamation before him; and he set him over all the land of Egypt.
Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, ye peoples, tribes, and languages,
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
a herald opposite crying out, Obey the commands of the king.
He giveth little, and upbraideth much; He openeth his mouth like a crier; Today he lendeth, and tomorrow will he ask it again: Such a one is to be hated of God and man.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2783, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2783 FAQ
What does keryx (κῆρυξ) mean?
Keryx (Strong's G2783) is a Greek word most simply glossed "preacher". kerux (kay'-roox) n. 1. a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel) [from G2784]
How many times is keryx (κῆρυξ) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G2783 across 7 books.
Where can I study keryx (κῆρυξ) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2783 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate keryx (κῆρυξ)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as preacher and truth. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2783 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2783, with linked reader references where each row is available.