Word study · Greek

kyrios

lord, master

Say it: KOO-ree-os (approximate)

κύριος

What it means

Lord. "Whenever one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away" (3:16), and "we don't preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord" (4:5).

Range of meaning

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