Word Study · Strong's G2540 · Greek
καιρός
kairos
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Strong's 1890 spelling: kairós
“an occasion, i.e. set or proper time”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
Rendered in the KJV as
X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while.
- 84occurrencesin the New Testament
- 19 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 16inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 84 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 16
- καιρῷ21
- καιρὸν18
- καιρὸς15
- καιροῖς5
- καιροῦ5
- καιροὺς5
- καιρόν,3
- καιροὶ2
- καιρός2
- καιρῶν,2
- καιροῦ.1
- καιροῦ.¶1
and 4 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 32
- time32
- season8
- times5
- a time4
- seasons4
- [the] time3
- opportunity2
- time,2
- [due] time,1
- [in the] season1
- [in] seasons1
- [is the] time1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 8
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singular24
- noun · accusative (object) · masculine singular21
- noun · nominative (subject) · masculine singular17
- noun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singular7
- noun · accusative (object) · masculine plural5
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine plural5
- noun · genitive (“of”) · masculine plural3
- noun · nominative (subject) · masculine plural2
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- N-DSM · 24
- N-ASM · 21
- N-NSM · 17
- N-GSM · 7
- N-APM · 5
- N-DPM · 5
- N-GPM · 3
- N-NPM · 2
All 84, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
Luke carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Matthew10 occurrences
- Matthew 8:29καιροῦkairounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singular“What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?”here: time
- Matthew 11:25καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAt that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.here: time
- Matthew 12:1καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAt that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them.here: time
- Matthew 13:30καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularLet both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.’”here: time
- Matthew 14:1καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAt that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesushere: time
- Matthew 16:3καιρῶνkairōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluraland in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.here: times
- Matthew 21:34καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularWhen the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit.here: season
- Matthew 21:41καιροῖςkairoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine plural“He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and will rent out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him his share of the fruit at harvest time.”here: seasons
- Matthew 24:45καιρῷ;kairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularWho then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?here: season?
- Matthew 26:18καιρόςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularHe answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’”here: time
Mark5 occurrences
- Mark 1:15καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singular“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”here: time
- Mark 10:30καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularwill fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.here: time
- Mark 11:13καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularSeeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if there was any fruit on it. But when He reached it, He found nothing on it except leaves, since it was not the season for figs.here: season
- Mark 12:2καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAt harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard.here: due time
- Mark 13:33καιρόςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularBe on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.here: time
Luke13 occurrences
- Luke 1:20καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularAnd now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”here: season
- Luke 4:13καιροῦ.¶kairounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularWhen the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.here: an opportune time.
- Luke 8:13καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularThe seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.here: a time
- Luke 8:13καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularThe seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.here: time
- Luke 12:42καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAnd the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?here: season
- Luke 12:56καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularYou hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time?here: time
- Luke 13:1καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAt that time some of those present told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.here: time
- Luke 18:30καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularwill fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.”here: time
- Luke 19:44καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularThey will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”here: season
- Luke 20:10καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAt harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed.here: [in the] season
- Luke 21:8καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularJesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.here: time
- Luke 21:24καιροὶkairoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralThey will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.here: [the] times
- Luke 21:36καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularSo keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”here: season
John3 occurrences
- John 7:6καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularTherefore Jesus told them, “Although your time is always at hand, My time has not yet come.here: time
- John 7:6καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularTherefore Jesus told them, “Although your time is always at hand, My time has not yet come.here: the time
- John 7:8καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularGo up to the feast on your own. I am not going up to this feast, because My time has not yet come.”here: time
Acts8 occurrences
- Acts 1:7καιροὺςkairousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralJesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.here: seasons
- Acts 7:20καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAt that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house.here: time
- Acts 12:1καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularAbout that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.here: time
- Acts 13:11καιροῦ.kairounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularNow look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.here: a season.
- Acts 14:17καιροὺςkairousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralYet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”here: seasons
- Acts 17:26καιροὺςkairousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralFrom one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.here: times
- Acts 19:23καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularAbout that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.here: time
- Acts 24:25καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularAs Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”here: opportunity
Romans6 occurrences
- Romans 3:26καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularHe did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.here: time
- Romans 5:6καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularFor at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.here: [the] right time
- Romans 8:18καιροῦkairounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularI consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.here: time [are]
- Romans 9:9καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularFor this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”here: time
- Romans 11:5καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularIn the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.here: time
- Romans 13:11καιρόν,kaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularAnd do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.here: time,
1 Corinthians3 occurrences
- 1 Corinthians 4:5καιροῦkairounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularTherefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.here: time
- 1 Corinthians 7:5καιρόν,kaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularDo not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control.here: a time,
- 1 Corinthians 7:29καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularWhat I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;here: season
2 Corinthians3 occurrences
- 2 Corinthians 6:2καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularFor He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!here: In a time
- 2 Corinthians 6:2καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularFor He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!here: [is the] time
- 2 Corinthians 8:14καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularAt the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.here: time
Galatians3 occurrences
- Galatians 4:10καιροὺςkairousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralYou are observing special days and months and seasons and years!here: seasons
- Galatians 6:9καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularLet us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.here: in time
- Galatians 6:10καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularTherefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.here: occasion
Ephesians4 occurrences
- Ephesians 1:10καιρῶν,kairōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralas a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.here: times,
- Ephesians 2:12καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularremember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.here: time
- Ephesians 5:16καιρόν,kaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularredeeming the time, because the days are evil.here: time,
- Ephesians 6:18καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularPray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.here: season
Colossians1 occurrence
1 Thessalonians2 occurrences
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularBrothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.here: [the] time
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1καιρῶν,kairōnnoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine pluralNow about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.here: seasons,
2 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 Timothy3 occurrences
- 1 Timothy 2:6καιροῖςkairoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluralwho gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.here: proper times
- 1 Timothy 4:1καιροῖςkairoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluralNow the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,here: times
- 1 Timothy 6:15καιροῖςkairoisnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluralwhich the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.here: in seasons
2 Timothy3 occurrences
- 2 Timothy 3:1καιροὶkairoinoun · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralBut understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.here: times
- 2 Timothy 4:3καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularFor the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.here: a time
- 2 Timothy 4:6καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularFor I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.here: time
Hebrews4 occurrences
- Hebrews 9:9καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularIt is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.here: time
- Hebrews 9:10καιροῦkairounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularThey consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.here: [the] time
- Hebrews 11:11καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularBy faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.here: [the] opportune
- Hebrews 11:15καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularIf they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return.here: opportunity
1 Peter4 occurrences
- 1 Peter 1:5καιρῷkairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularwho through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.here: [the] time
- 1 Peter 1:11καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singulartrying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.here: time
- 1 Peter 4:17καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularFor it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?here: time [for]
- 1 Peter 5:6καιρῷ,kairōnoun · dative (“to / for”) · masculine singularHumble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.here: [due] time,
Revelation7 occurrences
- Revelation 1:3καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularBlessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.here: the time [is]
- Revelation 11:18καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularThe nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”here: time
- Revelation 12:12καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularTherefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.”here: time
- Revelation 12:14καιρὸνkaironnoun · accusative (object) · masculine singularBut the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.here: a time
- Revelation 12:14καιροὺςkairousnoun · accusative (object) · masculine pluralBut the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.here: times
- Revelation 12:14καιροῦkairounoun · genitive (“of”) · masculine singularBut the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.here: a time
- Revelation 22:10καιρὸςkairosnoun · nominative (subject) · masculine singularThen he told me, “Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near.here: time