The meaning of “ἐπικαλέομαι”
Understanding epikaléomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice from ἐπί and καλέω appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname. - to entitle - by implication, to invoke (for a...
ἐπικαλέομαι
middle voice from ἐπί and καλέω appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname. - to entitle - by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:3 | “Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;” Word: ἐπικαλέομαι (epikaléomai) | |
| 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.” Word: ἐπικαλέομαι (epikaléomai) | |
| 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:” Word: ἐπικαλέομαι (epikaléomai) | |
| 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.” Word: ἐπικαλέομαι (epikaléomai) | |
| James 2:7 | “Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?” Word: ἐπικαλέομαι (epikaléomai) |