Word Study

The meaning of καλέω

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

G2564
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

καλέω

Phonetickal-eh'-o
Transliterationkaléō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

akin to the base of κελεύω bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)). - to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

137 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 21:13

And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Acts 13:1

Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

1 Peter 3:6

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
137x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution
Matthew25
Mark3
Luke38
John3
Acts16
Romans7
1 Corinthians10
Galatians4
Ephesians2
Colossians1
1 Thessalonians3
2 Thessalonians1
1 Timothy1
2 Timothy1
Hebrews6
James1
1 Peter6
2 Peter1
1 John1
Revelation7

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'καλέω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 21:13?