Strong’s G2537

καινός

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

kainos

Pronunciation

kai-NOS

Definition

New, fresh, unused, novel

Meaning

fresh, new, unused, novel.

Usage

The Greek adjective "kainos" is used to describe something that is new in nature, different from the usual, better than the old, or unprecedented. It often implies a qualitative newness, emphasizing the freshness or uniqueness of the object or concept it describes. In the New Testament, "kainos" is frequently used to convey the transformative and renewing work of God through Jesus Christ, highlighting the new covenant, new creation, and new life believers have in Him.

Bible references

Matthew 9:17;Matthew 13:52;Matthew 26:29;Matthew 27:60;Mark 1:27;Mark 2:21;Mark 2:22;Mark 14:25;Mark 16:17;Luke 5:36;Luke 5:36;Luke 5:36;Luke 5:38;Luke 22:20;John 13:34;John 19:41;Acts 17:19;Acts 17:21;1 Corinthians 11:25;2 Corinthians 3:6;2 Corinthians 5:17;2 Corinthians 5:17;Galatians 6:15;Ephesians 2:15;Ephesians 4:24