κλῆσις

klēsisNoun (Feminine)G2821

calling

From: from a shorter form of G2564 (καλέω);

Short Definition

an invitation (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

a calling, call; in NT, always of the Divine call to salvation: .
LXX Usage: (קָרָא), A, *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
3
1 Corinthians
2
2 Peter
1
2 Thessalonians
1
2 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:26
  • 2 Peter 1:10
  • 2 Timothy 1:9
  • Ephesians 4:1
  • Hebrews 3:1

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