ἐγκαλέω
egkaleōVerbG1458
to accuse
From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G2564 (καλέω);
Short Definition
to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to call in, demand.
2.to bring a charge against, accuse
Synonyms
*αἰτιάομαι *(which see), διαβάλλω, ἐπικαλέω, κατηγορέω.
LXX Usage: for אמר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
6
Romans
1
Key Passages
- Acts 19:38
- Acts 19:40
- Acts 23:28
- Acts 23:29
- Acts 26:2
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account