Strong's Lexicon klésis: Calling, invitation Original Word: κλῆσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning "to call." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "calling" in the Old Testament can be related to the Hebrew word קָרָא (qara, Strong's H7121), which means "to call, proclaim, or summon." Usage: In the New Testament, "klésis" primarily refers to a divine calling or invitation, particularly in the context of God's call to individuals to enter into a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. It encompasses both the initial call to salvation and the ongoing call to live a life worthy of that calling. The term is often used to describe the vocation or purpose that God has for believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, a "calling" could refer to a summons to a banquet or a legal summons. In the Jewish context, the concept of being "called" by God was deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where God called individuals like Abraham, Moses, and the prophets for specific purposes. The New Testament expands this idea to include all believers, emphasizing the universal call to salvation and holiness. 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. From a shorter form of kaleo; an invitation (figuratively) -- calling. see GREEK kaleo 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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