Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κελεύω”
Understanding keleúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bid, (at, give) command(-ment). - "hail" - to incite by word, i.e. order
G2753
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κελεύω
Phonetickel-yoo'-o
Transliterationkeleúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bid, (at, give) command(-ment). - "hail" - to incite by word, i.e. order
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
27 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:35 | “And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.” Word: κελεύω (keleúō) | |
| Luke 18:40 | “And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,” Word: κελεύω (keleúō) | |
| Acts 23:3 | “Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?” Word: κελεύω (keleúō) |