The meaning of “ἐπικαλέομαι”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐπικαλέομαι

Phoneticep-ee-kal-eh'-om-ahee

Transliterationepikaléomai

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

middle voice from ἐπί and καλέω appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname. - to entitle - by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

32 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 10:3	“Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;”
Acts 12:12	“And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.”
1 Corinthians 1:2	“Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:”
2 Timothy 2:22	“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
James 2:7	“Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

32x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Luke1

Acts21

Romans3

1 Corinthians1

2 Corinthians1

2 Timothy1

Hebrews1

James1

1 Peter1

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