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  1. www.biblegateway.com › ChurchChurch - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

    The Eng. word “church” with its cognate form, “kirk,” is derived from the Gr. word kyriakón, signifying “the Lord’s” or “belonging to the Lord.” The NT equivalent ekklēsía was originally employed by the Greeks to denote an assembly or congregation of free citizens summoned or “called out” by a herald in connection with ...

  2. www.ucg.ca › bible-study-lessons › what-is-theThe Historical Background of the Word Church > What is ... - UCG

    Church is the English translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The use of the Greek term prior to the emergence of the Christian church is important as two streams of meaning flow from the history of its usage into the New Testament understanding of church.

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  4. www.gotquestions.org › meaning-of-churchWhat is the meaning and origin of the word church ...

    Jan 4, 2022 · The Greek word translated “church” in the New Testament is ekklesia. A literal translation of ekklesia would be “a called-out assembly.” How we got our English word church is a different story, but that, too, is rooted in Greek.

  5. symbolgenie.com › origin-of-the-word-churchThe Origin of the Word Church: A Fascinating History

    Sep 27, 2023 · It is believed to have originated from the Greek word “kuriakon,” meaning “belonging to the Lord.” This Greek word was derived from “kurios,” which means “Lord” or “master.” In its original usage, the word “church” referred to a building or place of worship specifically associated with Christianity.

  6. www.larryoverton.com › my-faith › articlesThe Origin of the Word “Church” – Part I – Larry G. Overton

    A number of questions come up at this point. What Greek word is behind our English term church? Where did this English word church come from, and how does it relate to the New Testament? Does it accurately translate the term found in the Greek New Testament?

  7. www.gotquestions.org › when-did-the-church-beginWhen did the church begin/start? | GotQuestions.org

    Jan 4, 2022 · The word translated “church” comes from two Greek words that together mean “called out from the world for God.” The word is used throughout the Bible to refer to all those who have been born again (John 3:3) through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus (Romans 10:9–10).

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  9. www.bibliatodo.com › En › christian-reflectionsWhat is the meaning and origin of the word church? - BibliaTodo

    Jul 17, 2024 · The Greek term ekklesia, translated as “church” in the New Testament, literally means “a called-out assembly.” The origin of the English word church has roots in Greek as well, although the path it took is different. Etymologically, the term church signifies “house of the Lord.”