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Strong's G2784 κηρύσσω (kerysso)

Kerysso means “proclaim” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2784 — chartsubbah (“band”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2784
Language Greek
Linked Usages 90
Books 31

Strong's G2784 Quick Answer

Strong's G2784 κηρύσσω (kerusso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kerusso (kay-roos'-so) v. 1. to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel) [of uncertain affinity] It has 90 linked Bible usages across 31 books. Visible English usage signals include gospel, proclaimed, preacher, and proclaiming. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kerusso (kay-roos'-so) v. 1. to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel) [of uncertain affinity]
Usage
90 linked usages
Books
31 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
gospel, proclaimed, preacher, and proclaiming

Meaning and Definition

kerusso (kay-roos'-so) v. 1. to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel) [of uncertain affinity] KJV: preacher(-er), proclaim, publish

Original Word
κηρύσσω
Transliteration
kerusso
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2784. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to preach

Usage: κηρύσσω [in LXX chiefly for קָרָא ;] to be a herald, to proclaim: Mrk.1:45 7:36, Luk.4:18-19" (LXX) (but see Field, Notes, 174) Luk.8:39, Rom.2:21, 1Co.9:27, Gal.5:11, al.; in NT, chiefly of the proclamation of the Gospel, to proclaim, preach: τὸ εὐαγέλιον, Mat.4:23 9:35 24:14 26:13, Mrk.1:14 13:10 14:9 16:15, Gal.2:2, Col.1:23, 1Th.2:9; before εἰς, Mrk.1:39 13:10, Luk.4:44, 1Th.2:9; ἵνα, Mrk.6:12; with inf.. Rom.2:21; κ. Χριστόν, Ἰησοῦν, Act.8:5 9:20 19:13, 1Co.1:23 15:12, 2Co.1:19 11:4, Php.1:15; 1Ti.3:16 (cf.

προ-κηρύσσω) (AS)

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How Strong's G2784 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kerusso, 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.

gospel Matthew 4:23 14× preacher Romans 10:14 proclaimed Luke 12:3 proclaiming Revelation 5:2

How Strong's G2784 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 60 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 G2784 (κηρύσσω) appears 30 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2784 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 G2784 in the New Testament

60 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 3:1 KJV

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

Matthew 4:17 KJV

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 4:23 KJV

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Strong's G2784 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

26 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 41:43 Septuagint / Brenton

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.

Exodus 32:5 Septuagint / Brenton

And Aaron having seen it built an altar before it, and Aaron made proclamation saying, Tomorrow is a feast of the Lord.

Exodus 36:6 Septuagint / Brenton

And Moses commanded, and proclaimed in the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman any longer labor for the offerings of the sanctuary; and the people were restrained from bringing anymore.

Strong's G2784 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 2:1 Septuagint / Brenton

In the first year of Cyrus king of the Persians, that the word of the Lord might be accomplished, that he had promised by the mouth of Jeremiah;

1 Maccabees 5:49 Septuagint / Brenton

Wherefore Judas commanded a proclamation to be made throughout the host, that every man should pitch his tent in the place where he was.

1 Maccabees 10:63 Septuagint / Brenton

Also he made him sit by himself, and said unto his princes, Go with him into the midst of the city, and make proclamation, that no man complain against him of any matter, and that no man trouble him for any manner of cause.

Usage Excerpts

First 90 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2784.

Genesis 41:43 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
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.
Exodus 32:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Aaron having seen it built an altar before it, and Aaron made proclamation saying, Tomorrow is a feast of the Lord.
Exodus 36:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Moses commanded, and proclaimed in the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman any longer labor for the offerings of the sanctuary; and the people were restrained from bringing anymore.
4 Kingdoms 10:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jehu said, Sanctify a solemn festival to Baal, and they made a proclamation.
2 Chronicles 20:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set his face to seek the Lord earnestly, and he proclaimed a fast in all Judah.
2 Chronicles 24:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And let men proclaim in Judah and in Jerusalem, that the people should bring to the Lord, as Moses the servant of God spoke concerning Israel in the wilderness.
2 Chronicles 36:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,
Esther 6:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and let him give it to one of the king’s noble friends, and let him array the man whom the king loves; and let him mount him on the horse, and proclaim through the street of the city, saying, Thus shall it be done to every man whom the king honors.
Esther 6:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So Haman took the robe and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and mounted him on the horse, and went through the street of the city, and proclaimed, saying, Thus shall it be to every man whom the king wishes to honor.
Proverbs 1:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And she makes proclamation on the top of the walls, And sits by the gates of princes; And at the gates of the city boldly says,
Proverbs 8:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt proclaim wisdom, That understanding may be obedient to thee.
Isaiah 61:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me; he has sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken in heart, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind;
Daniel 5:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Belteshazzar commanded, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put the golden chain about his neck, and proclaimed concerning him that he was the third ruler in the kingdom.
Hosea 5:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Blow ye the trumpet on the hills, sound aloud on the heights: proclaim in the house of Aven, Benjamin is amazed.
Joel 1:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sanctify a fast, proclaim a solemn service, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of your God, and cry earnestly to the Lord,
Joel 2:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sound the trumpet in Zion, make a proclamation in my holy mountain, and let all the inhabitants of the land be confounded: for the day of the Lord is near;
Joel 2:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Sound the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, proclaim a solemn service:
Joel 4:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Proclaim these things among the Gentiles; declare war, arouse the warriors, draw near and go up, all ye men of war.
Jonah 1:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Rise, and go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach in it; for the cry of its wickedness is come up to me.
Jonah 3:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Rise, go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach in it according to the former preaching which I spoke to thee of.
Jonah 3:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jonah began to enter into the city about a day’s journey, and he proclaimed, and said, Yet three days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.
Jonah 3:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the men of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least of them.
Jonah 3:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And proclamation was made, and it was commanded in Nineveh by the king and by his great men, saying, Let not men, or cattle, or oxen, or sheep, taste anything, nor feed, nor drink water.
Micah 3:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that lead my people astray, that bite with their teeth, and proclaim peace to them; and when nothing was put into their mouth, they raised up war against them:
Zephaniah 3:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Rejoice, O daughter of Zion; cry aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem; rejoice and delight thyself with all thy heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Zechariah 9:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; proclaim it aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, the King is coming to thee, just, and a Savior; he is meek and riding on an ass, and a young foal.
Matthew 3:1 New Testament, KJV
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Matthew 4:17 New Testament, KJV
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 4:23 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
Matthew 9:35 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
Matthew 10:7 New Testament, KJV
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 10:27 New Testament, KJV
What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
Matthew 11:1 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
Matthew 24:14 New Testament, KJV
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Matthew 26:13 New Testament, KJV
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
Mark 1:4 New Testament, KJV
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Mark 1:7 New Testament, KJV
And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
Mark 1:14 New Testament, KJV
Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
Mark 1:38 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
Mark 1:39 New Testament, KJV
And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
Mark 1:45 New Testament, KJV
But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
Mark 3:14 New Testament, KJV
And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
Mark 5:20 New Testament, KJV
And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.
Mark 6:12 New Testament, KJV
And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
Mark 7:36 New Testament, KJV
And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;
Mark 13:10 New Testament, KJV
And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
Mark 14:9 New Testament, KJV
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
Mark 16:15 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:20 New Testament, KJV
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
Luke 3:3 New Testament, KJV
And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
Luke 4:18 New Testament, KJV
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Luke 4:19 New Testament, KJV
To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
Luke 4:44 New Testament, KJV
And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
Luke 8:1 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
Luke 8:39 New Testament, KJV
Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.
Luke 9:2 New Testament, KJV
And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke 12:3 New Testament, KJV
Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
Luke 24:47 New Testament, KJV
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts 8:5 New Testament, KJV
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
Acts 9:20 New Testament, KJV
And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
Acts 10:37 New Testament, KJV
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Acts 10:42 New Testament, KJV
And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
Acts 15:21 New Testament, KJV
For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
Acts 19:13 New Testament, KJV
Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
Acts 20:25 New Testament, KJV
And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
Acts 28:31 New Testament, KJV
Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
Romans 2:21 New Testament, KJV
Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?
Romans 10:8 New Testament, KJV
But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
Romans 10:14 New Testament, KJV
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Romans 10:15 New Testament, KJV
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
1 Corinthians 1:23 New Testament, KJV
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
1 Corinthians 9:27 New Testament, KJV
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
1 Corinthians 15:11 New Testament, KJV
Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
1 Corinthians 15:12 New Testament, KJV
Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
2 Corinthians 1:19 New Testament, KJV
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
2 Corinthians 4:5 New Testament, KJV
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 11:4 New Testament, KJV
For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
Galatians 2:2 New Testament, KJV
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
Galatians 5:11 New Testament, KJV
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
Philippians 1:15 New Testament, KJV
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Colossians 1:23 New Testament, KJV
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
1 Thessalonians 2:9 New Testament, KJV
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
1 Timothy 3:16 New Testament, KJV
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
2 Timothy 4:2 New Testament, KJV
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.
1 Peter 3:19 New Testament, KJV
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;
Revelation 5:2 New Testament, KJV
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
1 Esdras 2:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
In the first year of Cyrus king of the Persians, that the word of the Lord might be accomplished, that he had promised by the mouth of Jeremiah;
1 Maccabees 5:49 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore Judas commanded a proclamation to be made throughout the host, that every man should pitch his tent in the place where he was.
1 Maccabees 10:63 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Also he made him sit by himself, and said unto his princes, Go with him into the midst of the city, and make proclamation, that no man complain against him of any matter, and that no man trouble him for any manner of cause.
1 Maccabees 10:64 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when his accusers saw that he was honored according to the proclamation, and clothed in purple, they fled all away.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2784, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hosea 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joel 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jonah 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Micah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zephaniah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 9 usages, New Testament
Mark 14 usages, New Testament
Luke 9 usages, New Testament
Acts 8 usages, New Testament
Romans 4 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 4 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
Galatians 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2784 FAQ

What does kerysso (κηρύσσω) mean?

Kerysso (Strong's G2784) is a Greek word most simply glossed "proclaim". kerusso (kay-roos'-so) v. 1. to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel) [of uncertain affinity]

How many times is kerysso (κηρύσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 90 linked usages for Strong's G2784 across 31 books.

Where can I study kerysso (κηρύσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2784 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kerysso (κηρύσσω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as gospel, proclaimed, preacher, and proclaiming. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2784 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 26 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2784, with linked reader references where each row is available.