Lexicon klésis: Calling, invitation Original Word: κλῆσις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance calling. From a shorter form of kaleo; an invitation (figuratively) -- calling. see GREEK kaleo HELPS Word-studies 2821 klḗsis (from 2564 /kaléō, "to call, summon") – calling; used of God inviting all people to receive His gift of salvation – with all His blessings that go with it (Ro 11:29; Eph 4:4; 2 Pet 1:10). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kaleó Definition a calling NASB Translation call (1), calling (9), condition (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2821: κλῆσιςκλῆσις, κλήσεως, ἡ (καλέω); 1. a calling, calling to ((Xenophon, Plato, others)). 2. a call, invitation: to a feast (3Macc. 5:14; Xenophon, symp. 1, 7); in the N. T. everywhere in a technical sense, the divine invitation to embrace salvation in the kingdom of God, which is made especially through the preaching of the gospel: with the genitive of the author, τοῦ Θεοῦ, Ephesians 1:18; ἀμεταμέλητα ... ἡ κλῆσις τοῦ Θεοῦ, God does not repent of the invitation to salvation, which he decided of old to give to the people of Israel, and which he promised their fathers (i. e. the patriarchs), Romans 11:29; ἡ ἄνω (which see (a.)) κλῆσις τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐν Χριστῷ, which was made in heaven by God on the ground of Christ, Philippians 3:14; also ἡ ἐπουράνιος κλῆσις, Hebrews 3:1; καλεῖν τινα κλήσει, 2 Timothy 1:9; passive Ephesians 4:1; ἀξιουν τινα κλήσεως is used of one whom God declares worthy of the calling which he has commanded to be given him, and therefore fit to obtain the blessings promised in the call, 2 Thessalonians 1:11; with the genitive of the object, ὑμῶν, which ye have shared in, Ephesians 4:4; 2 Peter 1:10; what its characteristics have been in your case, as having no regard to learning, riches, station, etc. 1 Corinthians 1:26; used somewhat peculiarly, of the condition in which the calling finds one, whether circumcised or uncircumcised, slave or freeman, 1 Corinthians 7:20. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to κλῆσις, the concept of calling can be related to terms such as קָרָא (qara, Strong's Hebrew 7121), which means "to call" or "to proclaim." This Hebrew term is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's calling of individuals or nations for specific purposes. Usage: The word κλῆσις is used in the New Testament to describe both the general call to salvation extended to all people and the specific calling of individuals to particular roles or purposes within the Christian community. Context: • Theological Significance: In the New Testament, κλῆσις is often associated with the concept of divine election and purpose. It underscores the initiative of God in inviting individuals to enter into a relationship with Him and to fulfill His purposes. This calling is not based on human merit but on God's grace and sovereign will. Englishman's Concordance Romans 11:29 N-NFSGRK: καὶ ἡ κλῆσις τοῦ θεοῦ NAS: for the gifts and the calling of God KJV: and calling of God INT: and the calling of God 1 Corinthians 1:26 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 7:20 N-DFS Ephesians 1:18 N-GFS Ephesians 4:1 N-GFS Ephesians 4:4 N-GFS Philippians 3:14 N-GFS 2 Thessalonians 1:11 N-GFS 2 Timothy 1:9 N-DFS Hebrews 3:1 N-GFS 2 Peter 1:10 N-AFS Strong's Greek 2821 |
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