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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

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Greek Text
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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
27x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
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