Kairos

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 2540

Original Word	Word Origin
kairoß	of uncertain affinity
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Kairos	3:455,389
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
kahee-ros'	Noun Masculine

Definition

due measure
a measure of time, a larger or smaller portion of time, hence:
1. a fixed and definite time, the time when things are brought to crisis, the decisive epoch waited for
2. opportune or seasonable time
3. the right time
4. a limited period of time
5. to what time brings, the state of the times, the things and events of time

NAS Word Usage - Total: 86

age 1, epochs 2, occasion 1, opportune time 1, opportunity 3, proper time 5, right time 1, season 1, seasons 4, short* 1, time 54, times 11, while 1

NAS Verse Count
Matthew	10
Mark	5
Luke	12
John	3
Acts	9
Romans	6
1 Corinthians	3
2 Corinthians	2
Galatians	3
Ephesians	4
Colossians	1
1 Thessalonians	2
2 Thessalonians	1
1 Timothy	3
2 Timothy	3
Titus	1
Hebrews	4
1 Peter	4
Revelation	5

Total	81

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Kairos". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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