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κῆρυξ

keryx

herald, public proclaimer

Summary

κῆρυξ ("herald, public proclaimer") is Paul's self-designation in 1 Timothy 2:7. A herald's authority derives from the message, not the messenger's identity. Paul stacks three communication roles (herald + apostle + teacher) grounded "in faith and truth," establishing that teaching authority comes from the content proclaimed, not the biology of the speaker.

Used in Verses

1 Timothy 2:1-7 📖 (Explore →)

Paul as herald/apostle/teacher "in faith and truth" (v.7) — authority grounded in content, not gender

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