καλός, -ή, -όν, [in LXX chiefly for טוֹבָה ,טוֹב, also for יָפֶה, etc. ;] 1. primarily, of outward form ("related to . . . ἀγαθός as the appearance to the essence," Cremer, 339), fair, beautiful: λίθοι (BV, goodly), Luk.21:5. 2. In reference to use, of that which is well adapted to its ends, good, excellent: of fish, τ. καλά (opposite to σαπρά), Mat.13:48; σπέρμα, Mat.13:24, 27, 37, 38; καρπός, Mat.3:10 7:17-19 12:33, Luk.3:9 [WH] 6:43; δένδρον (opposite to σαρπόν), Mat.12:33, Luk.6:43; γῆ, Mat.13:8, 23 Mrk.4:8, 20 Luk.8:15; τ. ἅλας, Mrk.9:50, Luk.14:34; ὁ νόμος, Rom.7:16, 1Ti.1:8; διδασκαλία, 1Ti.4:6; καρδία κ. καὶ ἀγαθή, Luk.8:15; παραθήκη, 2Ti.1:14; μέτρον, Luk.6:38; βαθμός, 1Ti.3:13; θεμέλιος, 1Ti.6:19; τὸ κ., 1Th.5:21; μαργαρίται, Mat.13:45; οἶνος, Jhn.2:10; ποιμήν, Jhn.10:11, 14; διάκονος, 1Ti.4:6; οἰκονόμος, 1Pe.4:10; στρατιώτης, 2Ti.2:3; στρατεία, 1Ti.1:18; ἀγών, 1Ti.6:12, 2Ti.4:7; ὁμολογία, 1Ti.6:12, 13; ἔργον, Mat.26:10, Mrk.14:6, Jhn.10:33, 1Ti.3:1; pl., Jhn.10:32; καλόν, with inf. and dative, Mat.18:8, 9 1Co.7:1, 26 9:15; id. with accusative and inf., Mat.17:4, Mrk.9:5, 43, 45, 47, Luk.9:33, Heb.13:9; before εἰ, Mat.26:24, Mrk.9:42 14:21; ἐάν, 1Co.7:8. 3. Ethically, good, in the sense of right, fair, noble, honourable: Gal.4:18, Heb.5:14; ἔργα, Mat.5:16, 1Ti.5:10, 25 6:18, Tit.2:7, 14 3:8, 14 (Field, Notes, 223f.), Heb.10:24, 1Pe.2:12; ἀναστροφή, Jas.3:13, 1Pe.2:12; συνείδησις, Heb.13:18; before ἐνώπιον, Rom.12:17, 2Co.8:21, 1Ti.2:3; το] κ. ποιεῖν (κατεργάζεσθαι), Rom.7:18, 21 2Co.13:7, Gal.6:9, Jas.4:17; καλόν ἐστιν, with inf., Mat.15:26 (T, ἔξεστιν), Mrk.7:27, Rom.14:21, Gal.4:18; μαρτυρία, 1Ti.3:7; ὄνομα, Jas.2:7; καύχημα, 1Co.5:6 (neg.); θεοῦ ῥῆμα, Heb.6:5. κ. does not occur in Re.† SYN.: see: ἀγαθός. (AS)
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G2570 — καλός
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Matthew 3:10 · καλὸνAnd now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.Matthew 5:16 · καλὰLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.Matthew 7:17 · καλοὺςEven so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.Matthew 7:18 · καλοὺςA good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither [can] a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.Matthew 7:19 · καλὸνEvery tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.Matthew 12:33 · καλὸν · καλόν,Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by [his] fruit.Matthew 13:8 · καλὴνBut other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.Matthew 13:23 · καλὴνBut he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth [it]; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.Matthew 13:24 · καλὸνAnother parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:Matthew 13:27 · καλὸνSo the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?Matthew 13:37 · καλὸνHe answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;Matthew 13:38 · καλὸνThe field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked [one];Matthew 13:45 · καλοὺςAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:Matthew 13:48 · καλὰWhich, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.Matthew 15:26 · καλὸνBut he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast [it] to dogs.Matthew 17:4 · καλόνThen answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.Matthew 18:8 · καλόνWherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast [them] from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.Matthew 18:9 · καλόνAnd if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast [it] from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.Matthew 26:10 · καλὸνWhen Jesus understood [it], he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.Matthew 26:24 · καλὸνThe Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.Mark 4:8 · καλὴνAnd other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.Mark 4:20 · καλὴνAnd these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive [it], and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.Mark 7:27 · καλὸνBut Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast [it] unto the dogs.Mark 9:5 · καλόνAnd Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.Mark 9:42 · καλόνAnd whosoever shall offend one of [these] little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.Mark 9:43 · καλόνAnd if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:Mark 9:45 · καλόνAnd if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:Mark 9:47 · καλόνAnd if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:Mark 9:50 · καλὸνSalt [is] good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.Mark 14:6 · καλὸνAnd Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.Mark 14:21 · καλὸνThe Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.Luke 3:9 · καλὸνAnd now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.Luke 6:38 · καλὸνGive, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.Luke 6:43 · καλὸν · καλόν·For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.Luke 8:15 · καλῇ · καλῇBut that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep [it], and bring forth fruit with patience.Luke 9:33 · καλόνAnd it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.Luke 14:34 · ΚαλὸνSalt [is] good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?Luke 21:5 · καλοῖςAnd as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,John 2:10 · καλὸν · καλὸνAnd saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: [but] thou hast kept the good wine until now.John 10:11 · καλός· · καλὸςI am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.John 10:14 · καλὸςI am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.John 10:32 · καλὰJesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?John 10:33 · καλοῦThe Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.Acts 27:8 · ΚαλοὺςAnd, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city [of] Lasea.Romans 7:16 · καλός·If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that [it is] good.Romans 7:18 · καλὸνFor I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.Romans 7:21 · καλὸνI find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.Romans 12:17 · καλὰRecompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.Romans 14:21 · καλὸν[It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.1 Corinthians 5:6 · καλὸνYour glorying [is] not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?1 Corinthians 7:1 · καλὸνNow concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman.1 Corinthians 7:8 · καλὸνI say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.1 Corinthians 7:26 · καλὸν · καλὸνI suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, [I say], that [it is] good for a man so to be.1 Corinthians 9:15 · καλὸνBut I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for [it were] better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.2 Corinthians 8:21 · καλὰProviding for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.2 Corinthians 13:7 · καλὸνNow I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.Galatians 4:18 · καλὸν · καλῷBut [it is] good to be zealously affected always in [a] good [thing], and not only when I am present with you.Galatians 6:9 · καλὸνAnd let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.1 Thessalonians 5:21 · καλὸνProve all things; hold fast that which is good.1 Timothy 1:8 · καλὸςBut we know that the law [is] good, if a man use it lawfully;1 Timothy 1:18 · καλὴνThis charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;1 Timothy 2:3 · καλὸνFor this [is] good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;1 Timothy 3:1 · καλοῦThis [is] a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.1 Timothy 3:7 · καλὴνMoreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.1 Timothy 3:13 · καλὸνFor they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.1 Timothy 4:4 · καλὸνFor every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:1 Timothy 4:6 · καλὸς · καλῆςIf thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.1 Timothy 5:10 · καλοῖςWell reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.1 Timothy 5:25 · καλὰLikewise also the good works [of some] are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.1 Timothy 6:12 · καλὸν · καλὴνFight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.1 Timothy 6:13 · καλὴνI give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and [before] Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;1 Timothy 6:18 · καλοῖς,That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;1 Timothy 6:19 · καλὸνLaying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.2 Timothy 1:14 · καλὴνThat good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.2 Timothy 2:3 · καλὸςThou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.2 Timothy 4:7 · καλὸνI have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:Titus 2:7 · καλῶνIn all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,Titus 2:14 · καλῶνWho gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.Titus 3:8 · καλῶν · καλὰ[This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.Titus 3:14 · καλῶνAnd let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.Hebrews 5:14 · καλοῦBut strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.Hebrews 6:5 · καλὸνAnd have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,Hebrews 10:24 · καλῶνAnd let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:Hebrews 13:9 · καλὸνBe not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For [it is] a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.Hebrews 13:18 · καλὴνPray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.James 2:7 · καλὸνDo not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?James 3:13 · καλῆςWho [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.James 4:17 · καλὸνTherefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.1 Peter 2:12 · καλήν, · καλῶνHaving your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.1 Peter 4:10 · καλοὶAs every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.