καιρός
| Strong's # | G2540 |
|---|---|
| Greek Spelling | καιρός |
| Pronunciation | kai-RAWS |
| Transliteration | Kairos |
| Definition | appointed time, season, period of time |
Notable Occurences
Rom 5:6 At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Matt 16:3 And in the morning, 'It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.
Gal 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Eph 5:16 ...making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. (ESV footnote: Greek making the most of the time)
Insights
The Greek word kairos signifies "time," but it is different from simple chronological time (like telling the hour). Instead, kairos denotes a specific, opportune, or divinely appointed moment for an action or event. It refers to a "season" or the "right time" for something to occur. Paul uses this concept to describe the "fullness of time," indicating the precise moment in history when God's redemptive plan was fulfilled through Christ.