Word study · Greek

kyrios

lord, master

Say it: KOO-ree-os (approximate)

κύριος

What it means

Lord. "Lord of lords" (6:15) and "the Lord Jesus Christ" (6:3, 6:14).

Range of meaning

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

In 1 Timothy