G2540 — καιρός (kairós)

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Strong's G2540 (Greek)

Greek: καιρός (kairós)

Pronunciation: kahee-ros'

Derivation: of uncertain affinity;

Definition: an occasion, i.e. set or proper time

KJV Renderings: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while

Notes: Compare G5550.

Cross References

Strong's Original Transliteration Derivation Definition KJV Renderings
G5550 χρόνος chrónos of uncertain derivation a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165, which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while

Sources. The definition, derivation and KJV renderings are James Strong's own wording from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890) — public domain. The numbered senses and the Hebrew–Greek cross-references are the editorial work of the OpenScriptures Strong's dictionary, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0; their sense-outline conventions match the Outline of Biblical Usage (Online Bible, Larry Pierce), noted as a convention match rather than a documented claim.