Call in Scripture.
Explore call in the Bible through the Hebrew 'Qara' (To call, summon, proclaim) and Greek 'Kaleo' (To call, invite, summon). Discover how every original-language word for Call deepens your understanding of Scripture.
Definition Comparison
| Strong's | Word | Language | Definition | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H7121 | קָרָאqârâʼ | Hebrew | bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. - to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications) 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen | 686 |
| G2564 | καλέωkaléō | Greek | 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) | 137 |
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