Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2784

Strong's G2784 · Greek

κηρύσσω

kerusso · /kay-roos'-so/

Number
G2784
Language
Greek
Original word
κηρύσσω
Transliteration
kerusso
Pronunciation
kay-roos'-so
KJV occurrences
59 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel):--preacher(-er), proclaim, publish.

KJV: preacher(-er), proclaim, publish

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κηρύσσω across 59 verses.

preach21×
preached19×
preaching8×
published3×
preacheth2×
publish2×
have1×
I1×
preacher1×
preachest1×
proclaimed1×
proclaiming1×
ye1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

59 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew9 verses
Matthew 3:1

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

Matthew 4:17

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 4:23

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Matthew 9:35

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

Matthew 10:7

And as ye go, preach, saying The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 10:27

What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

Matthew 11:1

And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

Matthew 24:14

And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Matthew 26:13

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

Mark14 verses
Mark 1:4

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. for: or, unto

Mark 1:7

And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.

Mark 1:14

Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

Mark 1:38

And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

Mark 1:39

And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.

Mark 1:45

But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

Mark 3:14

And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

Mark 5:20

And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

Mark 6:12

And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

Mark 7:36

And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;

Mark 13:10

And the gospel must first be published among all nations.

Mark 14:9

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

Mark 16:15

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mark 16:20

And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

Luke8 verses
Luke 3:3

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

Luke 4:18

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Luke 4:19

To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

Luke 8:1

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,

Luke 8:39

Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

Luke 9:2

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Luke 12:3

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

Luke 24:47

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Acts8 verses
Acts 8:5

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

Acts 9:20

And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

Acts 10:37

That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Acts 10:42

And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

Acts 15:21

For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.

Acts 19:13

Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.

Acts 20:25

And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

Acts 28:31

Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

Romans4 verses
1 Corinthians4 verses
2 Corinthians3 verses
Galatians2 verses
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
Revelation1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2784 (kerusso) mean?

of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel):--preacher(-er), proclaim, publish.

How many times does G2784 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2784 (κηρύσσω) appears in 59 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “preach.”

How is kerusso translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2784 is rendered as “preach” (21×), “preached” (19×), “preaching” (8×), “published” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word κηρύσσω come from?

of uncertain affinity