Word study · Greek

kyrios

lord, master

Say it: KOO-ree-os (approximate)

κύριος

What it means

Lord, master. "To your masters according to the flesh" and "the Lord" (6:5-9).

Range of meaning

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