καλέω

kaleōVerbG2564

to call: call

From: akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω);

Short Definition

to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to call, summon
2.to call to one's house, invite
3.to call, name call by name
LXX Usage: chiefly for קרא

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

139 times

Appears 139 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
40
Matthew
24
Acts
18
1 Corinthians
10
Revelation
7

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:9
  • Acts 10:1
  • Hebrews 9:15
  • Luke 19:13
  • Matthew 22:8

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