καλέω, -ῶ, [in LXX chiefly for קרא ;] 1. to call, summon: with accusative of person(s), Mat.20:8 25:14, Mrk.3:31, Luk.19:13, Act.4:18; before ἐκ, Mat.2:15 (LXX); metaphorically, 1Pe.2:9. 2. to call to one's house, invite: Luk.14:16, 1Co.10:27, Rev.19:9; εἰς τ. γάμους, Mat.22:3, 9 Luk.14:8, 9 Jhn.2:2; ὁ καλέσας, Luk.7:39; οἱ κεκλημένοι, Mat.22:8; metaphorically, of inviting to partake of the blessings of the kingdom of God (Dalman, Words, 118f.): Rom.8:30 9:24, 25 1Co.7:17, 18; before εἰς, 1Co.1:9, 1Th.2:12, 1Ti.6:12; ὁ καλῶν (καλέσας), of God, Gal.1:6 5:8, 1Th.5:24, 1Pe.1:15, 2Pe.1:3; οἱ κεκλκλημένοι, Heb.9:15; before ἐν (ἐπί), 1Co.7:15, Gal.5:13, Eph.4:4, 1Th.4:7; κλήσει, Eph.4:1, 2Ti.1:9. 3. to call, name call by name: pass., Mat.2:23, Luk.1:32, al.; καλούμενος, Luk.7:11, Act.7:58, al.; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 210), Luk.6:15 22:3 23:33, Act.10:1, Rev.12:9, al.; with pred nom., Mat.5:9, Luk.1:35, Rom.9:26, Jas.2:23, 1Jn.3:1. (Cf. ἀντι-, ἐν-, εἰσ- (-μαι), ἐπι-, μετα-, παρα-, συν-παρα-, προ-, προσ-, συν-καλέω.) (AS)
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G2564 — καλέω
kaleō · to call: call · Greek
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Matthew 1:21 · καλέσειςAnd she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.Matthew 1:23 · καλέσουσινBehold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.Matthew 1:25 · ἐκάλεσενAnd knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.Matthew 2:7 · καλέσαςThen Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.Matthew 2:15 · ἐκάλεσαAnd was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.Matthew 2:23 · κληθήσεται.¶And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.Matthew 4:21 · ἐκάλεσενAnd going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James [the son] of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.Matthew 5:9 · κληθήσονται.¶Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.Matthew 5:19 · κληθήσεται · κληθήσεταιWhosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 9:13 · καλέσαιBut go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.Matthew 20:8 · κάλεσονSo when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them [their] hire, beginning from the last unto the first.Matthew 21:13 · κληθήσεται,And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.Matthew 22:3 · καλέσαι · κεκλημένουςAnd sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.Matthew 22:4 · κεκλημένοις·Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and [my] fatlings [are] killed, and all things [are] ready: come unto the marriage.Matthew 22:8 · κεκλημένοιThen saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.Matthew 22:9 · καλέσατεGo ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.Matthew 22:43 · καλεῖHe saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,Matthew 22:45 · καλεῖIf David then call him Lord, how is he his son?Matthew 23:7 · καλεῖσθαιAnd greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.Matthew 23:8 · κληθῆτεBut be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.Matthew 23:9 · καλέσητεAnd call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.Matthew 23:10 · κληθῆτεNeither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, [even] Christ.Matthew 25:14 · ἐκάλεσενFor [the kingdom of heaven is] as a man travelling into a far country, [who] called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.Matthew 27:8 · ἐκλήθηWherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.Mark 1:20 · ἐκάλεσενAnd straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.Mark 2:17 · καλέσαιWhen Jesus heard [it], he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.Mark 3:31 · καλοῦντεςThere came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.Mark 11:17 · κληθήσεταιAnd he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.Luke 1:13 · καλέσειςBut the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.Luke 1:31 · καλέσειςAnd, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.Luke 1:32 · κληθήσεται,He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:Luke 1:35 · κληθήσεταιAnd the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.Luke 1:36 · καλουμένῃAnd, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.Luke 1:59 · ἐκάλουνAnd it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.Luke 1:60 · κληθήσεταιAnd his mother answered and said, Not [so]; but he shall be called John.Luke 1:61 · καλεῖταιAnd they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.Luke 1:62 · καλεῖσθαιAnd they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.Luke 1:76 · κληθήσῃ·And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;Luke 2:4 · καλεῖταιAnd Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)Luke 2:21 · ἐκλήθη · κληθὲνAnd when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.Luke 2:23 · κληθήσεται·(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)Luke 5:32 · καλέσαιI came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.Luke 6:15 · καλούμενονMatthew and Thomas, James the [son] of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,Luke 6:46 · καλεῖτε·And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?Luke 7:11 · καλουμένηνAnd it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.Luke 7:39 · καλέσαςNow when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw [it], he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman [this is] that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.Luke 8:2 · καλουμένηAnd certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,Luke 9:10 · καλουμένηνAnd the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.Luke 10:39 · καλουμένηAnd she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.Luke 14:7 · κεκλημένουςAnd he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,Luke 14:8 · κληθῇς · κεκλημένοςWhen thou art bidden of any [man] to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;Luke 14:9 · καλέσαςAnd he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.Luke 14:10 · κληθῇς, · κεκληκώςBut when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.Luke 14:12 · κεκληκότιThen said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor [thy] rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.Luke 14:13 · κάλειBut when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:Luke 14:16 · ἐκάλεσενThen said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:Luke 14:17 · κεκλημένοις·And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.Luke 14:24 · κεκλημένωνFor I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.Luke 15:19 · κληθῆναιAnd am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.Luke 15:21 · κληθῆναιAnd the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.Luke 19:2 · καλούμενοςAnd, behold, [there was] a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.Luke 19:13 · καλέσαςAnd he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.Luke 19:29 · καλούμενονAnd it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called [the mount] of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,Luke 20:44 · καλεῖ,David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?Luke 21:37 · καλούμενονAnd in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called [the mount] of Olives.Luke 22:3 · καλούμενονThen entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.Luke 22:25 · καλοῦνται.And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.Luke 23:33 · καλούμενονAnd when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.John 1:42 · κληθήσῃAnd he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.John 2:2 · ἐκλήθηAnd both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.Acts 1:12 · καλουμένουThen returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.Acts 1:19 · κληθῆναιAnd it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.Acts 1:23 · καλούμενονAnd they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.Acts 3:11 · καλουμένῃAnd as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.Acts 4:18 · καλέσαντεςAnd they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.Acts 7:58 · καλουμένουAnd cast [him] out of the city, and stoned [him]: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul.Acts 8:10 · καλουμένηTo whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.Acts 9:11 · καλουμένηνAnd the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for [one] called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,Acts 10:1 · καλουμένηςThere was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian [band],Acts 13:1 · καλούμενοςNow there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.Acts 14:12 · ἐκάλουνAnd they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.Acts 15:22 · καλούμενονThen pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; [namely], Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:Acts 15:37 · καλούμενονAnd Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.Acts 24:2 · κληθέντοςAnd when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse [him], saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,Acts 27:8 · καλούμενονAnd, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city [of] Lasea.Acts 27:14 · καλούμενοςBut not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.Acts 27:16 · καλούμενονAnd running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:Acts 28:1 · καλεῖται·And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.Romans 4:17 · καλοῦντος(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, [even] God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.Romans 8:30 · ἐκάλεσεν· · ἐκάλεσεν,Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.Romans 9:7 · κληθήσεταίNeither, because they are the seed of Abraham, [are they] all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.Romans 9:12 · καλοῦντος,It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.Romans 9:24 · ἐκάλεσενEven us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?Romans 9:25 · καλέσωAs he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.Romans 9:26 · κληθήσονταιAnd it shall come to pass, [that] in the place where it was said unto them, Ye [are] not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.1 Corinthians 1:9 · ἐκλήθητεGod [is] faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.1 Corinthians 7:15 · κέκληκενBut if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such [cases]: but God hath called us to peace.1 Corinthians 7:17 · κέκληκενBut as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.1 Corinthians 7:18 · ἐκλήθη; · κέκληταίIs any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.1 Corinthians 7:20 · ἐκλήθη,Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.1 Corinthians 7:21 · ἐκλήθης;Art thou called [being] a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use [it] rather.1 Corinthians 7:22 · κληθεὶς · κληθεὶςFor he that is called in the Lord, [being] a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, [being] free, is Christ’s servant.1 Corinthians 7:24 · ἐκλήθη,Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.1 Corinthians 10:27 · καλεῖIf any of them that believe not bid you [to a feast], and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.1 Corinthians 15:9 · καλεῖσθαιFor I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.Galatians 1:6 · καλέσαντοςI marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:Galatians 1:15 · καλέσαςBut when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called [me] by his grace,Galatians 5:8 · καλοῦντοςThis persuasion [cometh] not of him that calleth you.Galatians 5:13 · ἐκλήθητε,For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.Ephesians 4:1 · ἐκλήθητε,I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,Ephesians 4:4 · ἐκλήθητε[There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;Colossians 3:15 · ἐκλήθητεAnd let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.1 Thessalonians 2:12 · καλοῦντοςThat ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.1 Thessalonians 4:7 · ἐκάλεσενFor God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.1 Thessalonians 5:24 · καλῶνFaithful [is] he that calleth you, who also will do [it].2 Thessalonians 2:14 · ἐκάλεσενWhereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.1 Timothy 6:12 · ἐκλήθηςFight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.2 Timothy 1:9 · καλέσαντοςWho hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,Hebrews 2:11 · καλεῖνFor both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified [are] all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,Hebrews 3:13 · καλεῖταιBut exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.Hebrews 5:4 · καλούμενοςAnd no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron.Hebrews 9:15 · κεκλημένοιAnd for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions [that were] under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.Hebrews 11:8 · καλούμενοςBy faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.Hebrews 11:18 · κληθήσεταίOf whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:James 2:23 · ἐκλήθη.And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.1 Peter 1:15 · καλέσανταBut as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;1 Peter 2:9 · καλέσαντοςBut ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:1 Peter 2:21 · ἐκλήθητε,For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:1 Peter 3:6 · καλοῦσα,Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.1 Peter 3:9 · ἐκλήθητεNot rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.1 Peter 5:10 · καλέσαςBut the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].2 Peter 1:3 · καλέσαντοςAccording as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:1 John 3:1 · κληθῶμενBehold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.Revelation 1:9 · καλουμένῃI John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.Revelation 11:8 · καλεῖταιAnd their dead bodies [shall lie] in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.Revelation 12:9 · καλούμενοςAnd the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.Revelation 16:16 · καλούμενονAnd he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.Revelation 19:9 · κεκλημένοι.And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed [are] they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.Revelation 19:13 · κέκληταιAnd he [was] clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.