Word study · Greek

kyrios

lord, master

Say it: KOO-ree-os (approximate)

κύριος

What it means

Lord, master. "Jesus is Lord" is the confession of the Spirit (12:3), and "there is one Lord, Jesus Christ" (8:6); Paul closes with "Come, Lord" (16:22).

Range of meaning

  • SirA polite address.
  • MasterAn owner or ruler.
  • LordThe title for God and for Jesus.