The meaning of “κήρυγμα”
Understanding kḗrygma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
preaching. - a proclamation (especially of the gospel - by implication, the gospel itself)
κήρυγμα
preaching. - a proclamation (especially of the gospel - by implication, the gospel itself)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:41 | “The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.” Word: κήρυγμα (kḗrygma) | |
| Luke 11:32 | “The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.” Word: κήρυγμα (kḗrygma) | |
| Romans 16:25 | “Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,” Word: κήρυγμα (kḗrygma) | |
| 1 Corinthians 2:4 | “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:” Word: κήρυγμα (kḗrygma) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:17 | “Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.” Word: κήρυγμα (kḗrygma) |