κίνδυνος (kindunos)
kindunos
danger
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun kindunos refers to a state of danger or peril. In the New Testament, it appears only twice, carrying a sense of serious risk rather than minor inconvenience. Paul uses it to describe the physical threats he faced during his missionary journeys, highlighting the real stakes involved in his work.
In Romans 8:35, Paul lists kindunos alongside other hardships like sword or famine. This placement shows that danger is one of many external pressures believers might face. The word underscores the vulnerability inherent in a life committed to faith, acknowledging that following Christ can expose one to genuine threat.
The second occurrence is in 2 Corinthians 11:26, where Paul mentions being in danger "often" from various sources. Here, the term emphasizes the repetitive and unpredictable nature of these risks. It serves as a reminder that early Christian ministry was not abstract but involved tangible exposure to harm, reinforcing the courage required for such service.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word kindunos points to a genuine state of peril or serious risk. It is not used for minor inconveniences but for situations where safety is truly at stake. When we read about this in Scripture, we see that the early believers faced real threats while sharing their faith. This honesty helps us understand that following Christ does not guarantee a life free from trouble.
Paul lists peril alongside other hardships like famine or sword to show that these are part of the journey. Yet, even when danger is present, the love of Christ remains steady. You do not have to face uncertainty alone. The same God who sustained Paul through his trials is with you in your own moments of fear.
Knowing that others have walked this path can bring comfort. It reminds us that faith often involves stepping into the unknown. We are invited to trust that love is stronger than any threat, and that our security rests in Him rather than in our circumstances.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- in perils8×
- danger1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- κινδύνοις8×
- κίνδυνος1×
Key Verses
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Romans 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Paul places peril alongside famine and sword to show that external threats cannot separate believers from Christ's love.
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II Corinthians 11:26
I have been in travels often, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from my countrymen, perils from the Gentiles, perils in the city, perils in the wilderness, perils in the sea, perils among false brothers;
Paul uses the plural form of this word repeatedly to highlight the constant and varied nature of the risks he faced during his ministry.