Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καλῶς”
Understanding kalōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
adverb from καλός (in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well. - well (usually morally)
G2573
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καλῶς
Phonetickal-oce'
Transliterationkalōs
Grammar Code
G:ADV
Greek Adverb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
adverb from καλός (in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well. - well (usually morally)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
36 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:12 | “How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.” Word: καλῶς (kalōs) | |
| John 13:13 | “Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.” Word: καλῶς (kalōs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:38 | “So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.” Word: καλῶς (kalōs) | |
| Philippians 4:14 | “Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.” Word: καλῶς (kalōs) | |
| James 2:8 | “If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:” Word: καλῶς (kalōs) |