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
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?