προσκαλέω

proskaleōVerbG4341

to call to/summon

From: middle voice from G4314 (πρός) and G2564 (καλέω);

Short Definition

to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite

Full Lexicon Entry

to call to. Mid., to call to oneself (see M, Pr., 157): with accusative of person(s), Metaphorical, of the Divine call: with inf., (see Bl., § 69, 4).
LXX Usage: chiefly for קָרָא

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

28 times

Appears 28 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
9
Mark
9
Matthew
6
Luke
3
James
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 13:2
  • Acts 23:18
  • Luke 15:26
  • Matthew 15:32
  • Mark 12:43

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