καλῶς

kalōsAdverbG2573

well

From: adverb from G2570 (καλός);

Short Definition

well (usually morally)

Full Lexicon Entry

adv. (καλός), finely, rightly, well: λέγειν, λαλεῖν, etc.,; as exclamation of approval,; κ. ποιεῖν. accusative; WM, § 32, 1 β); with ptcp.,; *προϊστάναι *(-ασθαι) ; διακονεῖν; ἀνατρέφεσθαι; ironically, (but see CGT, in l); κ. ἔχειν, to be well. Compar., *κάλλιον *(for superl., B1., § 44, 3), very well.
LXX Usage: for parts and derivatives of יָטַב

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

37 times

Appears 37 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
6
1 Timothy
4
John
4
Luke
4
1 Corinthians
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:17
  • 2 Corinthians 11:4
  • Hebrews 13:18
  • John 8:48
  • Matthew 5:44

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