κήρυγμα
kērugma
preaching
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κήρυγμα (kērugma) is defined as "preaching". It occurs 9 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the early Christian texts. The term likely connotes a public declaration or proclamation, as suggested by its possible connection to the verb κηρύσσω (kērussō), meaning "to proclaim" or "to announce". The frequency and usage of κήρυγμα suggest its significance in the early Christian community. It may refer to the public proclamation of the gospel, the message of salvation, or the teachings of Jesus. The word's meaning is straightforward, implying a verbal declaration or announcement, rather than a written or visual form of communication. The limited occurrences of κήρυγμα in the Bible may indicate its specific context or usage in the early Christian texts. It could be used to describe a particular event, such as a sermon or a public declaration, or to emphasize the importance of verbal proclamation in the Christian message.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, someone greater than Jonah is here.
Mark 16:8They went out, and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone; for they were afraid.
Luke 11:32The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, one greater than Jonah is here.
Romans 16:25{14.24} To Him now being able you to strengthen according to the gospel of mine and the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery in times of the ages kept secret,
1 Corinthians 1:21For seeing that in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom didn’t know God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save those who believe.
1 Corinthians 2:4My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
1 Corinthians 15:14If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith also is in vain.
2 Timothy 4:17But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear. So I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Titus 1:3but in his own time revealed his word in the message with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior;