Kairós — G2540

G2540 · Greek — καιρός

Pronunciation: kahee-ros'

Definition

masculine noun

an occasion, i.e. set or proper time

  1. due measure
  2. a measure of time
    1. universally, a fixed and definite time
    2. opportune or seasonable time
    3. the right time
    4. a (limited) period of time
    5. as often in Greek writings, and like the Latintempus, καιρός

Usually translated as

time, season, always, opportunity, a while

Origin

of uncertain affinity

Occurrences

Kairós occurs 86 times in 81 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 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)

Strong's Lexicon — K