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The meaning of ἐγκαλέω

Understanding enkaléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

accuse, call in question, implead, lay to the charge. - to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge,...

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ἐγκαλέω

Phoneticeng-kal-eh'-o
Transliterationenkaléō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

accuse, call in question, implead, lay to the charge. - to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 23:29

Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.

Word: ἐγκαλέω (enkaléō)
Romans 8:33

Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.

Word: ἐγκαλέω (enkaléō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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