2752. keleusma

Lexicon

keleusma: Command, shout, signal

Original Word: κέλευσμα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: keleusma
Pronunciation: keh-LOOS-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (kel'-yoo-mah)
Definition: Command, shout, signal
Meaning: a word of command, a call, an arousing outcry.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a shout or command

From keleuo; a cry of incitement -- shout.

see GREEK keleuo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from keleuó
Definition
a shout of command
NASB Translation
shout (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2752: κέλευσμα

κέλευσμα, κελεύσματος, τό (κελεύω), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, an order, command, specifically, a stimulating cry, either that by which animals are roused and urged on by man, as horses by charioteers, hounds by hunters, etc., or that by which a signal is given to men, e. g. to rowers by the master of a ship (Lucian, tyr. or catapl. c. 19), to soldiers by a commander (Thucydides 2, 92; Proverbs 24:62 ()): ἐν κελεύσματι, with a loud summons, a trumpet-call, 1 Thessalonians 4:16.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the verb κελεύω (keleuō), meaning "to command" or "to order."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κέλευσμα, similar concepts of divine command or authoritative summons can be found in Hebrew words such as צָוָה (tsavah, Strong's H6680), meaning "to command," and קוֹל (qol, Strong's H6963), meaning "voice" or "sound," often used in contexts of divine communication or command.

Usage: The term κέλευσμα is used in the New Testament to describe a commanding shout, particularly in the context of a divine or authoritative summons.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The Greek word κέλευσμα appears in the New Testament in 1 Thessalonians 4:16. This passage describes the return of the Lord, where a commanding shout is part of the sequence of events that herald the resurrection of the dead in Christ and the gathering of believers.
• Theological Significance: In 1 Thessalonians 4:16, the κέλευσμα is associated with the eschatological hope of Christians, emphasizing the authority and power of Christ at His second coming. The shout is a divine command that initiates the resurrection, underscoring the certainty and authority of God's promises.
• Linguistic Insights: The use of κέλευσμα in this context conveys a sense of urgency and authority. It is not merely a loud noise but a purposeful and effective command that brings about a significant event in salvation history.
• Comparative Analysis: The concept of a commanding shout can be compared to other biblical instances where divine commands are issued, such as the voice of God in creation or the commands given to prophets. However, κέλευσμα is unique in its eschatological application, specifically related to the return of Christ.
• Exegesis of 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (BSB): "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first." Here, κέλευσμα is translated as "loud command," highlighting the authoritative nature of Christ's return and the subsequent resurrection.

Forms and Transliterations

κελευσματι κελεύσματι κελεύσματος keleusmati keleúsmati

Englishman's Concordance

1 Thessalonians 4:16 N-DNS
GRK: κύριος ἐν κελεύσματι ἐν φωνῇ
NAS: from heaven with a shout, with the voice
KJV: heaven with a shout, with the voice
INT: Lord with a shout of command with voice

Strong's Greek 2752
1 Occurrence

κελεύσματι — 1 Occ.