What does καιρός · οὗτος mean in the Bible?
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Greek · G2540, G3778
καιρὸν τοῦτον
Time/right time · this/he/she/it
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καιρός G2540 time/right time
Pronunciation kairós
A specific, opportune moment or season—not merely duration but the right time for action.
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οὗτος G3778 this/he/she/it
Pronunciation hoûtos
Demonstrates proximity or immediacy; contrasts with ἐκεῖνος (that) as near versus distant.
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What does καιρὸν τοῦτον (kairon touton) mean in the Bible?
καιρός · οὗτος is a Greek phrase meaning "This time, this decisive season or appointed moment.".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. This time, this decisive season or appointed moment.
Strong's G2540, G3778
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This time, this decisive season or appointed moment.
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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain