Word study · Greek

kēryssō

to proclaim, to preach

Say it: kay-ROOS-so (approximate)

κηρύσσω

What it means

To announce like a herald (kēryx), to proclaim publicly. Paul says "How will they hear without a preacher?" (10:14-15). The noun kērygma means the message proclaimed.

Range of meaning

  • ProclaimAnnounce publicly.
  • PreachDeliver a message.

In Romans

  • Chapter 10

    "How will they hear without a preacher?" (10:8, 10:14-15).

Every verse (4)

Verses where G2784 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources