For an Informed Love of God
Bill Mounce
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κύριος
Vocabulary form:
kuvrioV, -ou, oJ
Definition:
Lord, lord, master, sir
Erasmian:
Modern:
Frequency:
717
GK:
3261
Root:
kurio
Cognates:
Kurie eleison is a petitionary prayer that is usedby some Eastern and Roman churches.
Mnemonics:
I am curious! Who is lord and master of your life?
Mnemonic Singing:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.
Biblical Concordance
| Revelation 16:7 | And I heard the altar saying, “Yes indeed, O Lord (kyrie | κύριε | voc sg masc) God the Almighty, true and just are your judgments!” |
| Revelation 17:14 | They will make war on the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them because he is Lord (kyrios | κύριος | nom sg masc) of lords (kyriōn | κυρίων | gen pl masc) and King of kings; and with him will be the called, the chosen, and the faithful.” |
| Revelation 18:8 | Therefore her plagues will come in a single day — death and mourning and famine. And she will be consumed with fire, for mighty is the Lord (kyrios | κύριος | nom sg masc) God who has judged her.” |
| Revelation 19:6 | Then I heard what sounded like the voice of a great multitude — it was like the roar of many waters, like the sound of crashing thunder — crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord (kyrios | κύριος | nom sg masc) our God the Almighty reigns! |
| Revelation 19:16 | On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord (kyrios | κύριος | nom sg masc) of lords (kyriōn | κυρίων | gen pl masc). |
| Revelation 21:22 | I saw no temple in the city, for the Lord (kyrios | κύριος | nom sg masc) God Almighty is its temple, and the Lamb. |
| Revelation 22:5 | And night will be no more. They will have no need for the light of a lamp or the light of the sun because the Lord (kyrios | κύριος | nom sg masc) God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. |
| Revelation 22:6 | And he said to me, “These words are reliable and true. And the Lord (kyrios | κύριος | nom sg masc), the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show to his servants what must soon take place.” |
| Revelation 22:20 | The one who testifies to these things says: “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord (kyrie | κύριε | voc sg masc) Jesus! |
| Revelation 22:21 | May the grace of the Lord (kyriou | κυρίου | gen sg masc) Jesus be with you all. |
Mnemonics
Kurie eleison
Also used in Anglican churches