Greek Word Study

The meaning of “καινός”

Understanding kainós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of uncertain affinity; new (especially in freshness; while νέος is properly so with respect to age new.

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G2537

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

καινός

Phonetickahee-nos'

Transliterationkainós

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain affinity; new (especially in freshness; while νέος is properly so with respect to age new.

Scripture References

38 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 26:28	“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” Word: καινός (kainós)
Luke 5:38	“But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.” Word: καινός (kainós)
Acts 17:21	“(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)” Word: καινός (kainós)
2 Corinthians 5:17	“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Word: καινός (kainós)
Ephesians 4:24	“And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” Word: καινός (kainós)