κλῆσις
klēsis
“calling”
Definition
an invitation (figuratively)
from a shorter form of G2564 (καλέω);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
κλῆσις appears 11 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
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