κλῆσιςklēsis

an invitation (figuratively)

Greek (New Testament) · G2821

Meanings

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 11 times in the Bible.

  • Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:26 Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:20 Yes, each of you should remain as you were when God called you.
  • Ephesians 1:18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.
  • Ephesians 4:1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
  • Ephesians 4:4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.