Strong’s G2540
καιρός
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
kairos
Pronunciation
kah-ee-ROS
Definition
Time, season, opportunity
Meaning
fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time.
Usage
In the New Testament, "kairos" refers to a specific, appointed time or season, often implying a divinely ordained moment or opportunity. Unlike "chronos," which denotes chronological or sequential time, "kairos" signifies a moment of significance or a period marked by a particular characteristic. It is used to describe times of fulfillment, opportunity, or crisis.
Bible references
Matthew 8:29;Matthew 11:25;Matthew 12:1;Matthew 13:30;Matthew 14:1;Matthew 16:3;Matthew 21:34;Matthew 21:41;Matthew 24:45;Matthew 26:18;Mark 1:15;Mark 10:30;Mark 11:13;Mark 12:2;Mark 13:33;Luke 1:20;Luke 4:13;Luke 8:13;Luke 8:13;Luke 12:42;Luke 12:56;Luke 13:1;Luke 18:30;Luke 19:44;Luke 20:10