Term

Lord (NT designation)

A translation of the Greek word kyrios, usually referring to Jesus as divine Lord in the New Testament.

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Definition

In the New Testament, a translation of the Greek word kyrios that is usually, but not always, used to refer to Jesus as divine Lord.

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  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 26A.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 26A.2.

Last revised August 14, 2026