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Lexicon :: Strong's G2821 - klēsis

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κλῆσις
Transliteration
klēsis (Key)
Pronunciation
klay'-sis
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From a shorter form of καλέω (G2564)
mGNT
11x in 4 unique form(s) TR
11x in 4 unique form(s) LXX
1x in 1 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:491,394

Strong’s Definitions

κλῆσις klēsis, klay'-sis; from a shorter form of G2564; an invitation (figuratively):—calling.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G2821 in the following manner: calling (10x), vocation (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G2821 in the following manner: calling (10x), vocation (1x).

  1. a calling, calling to

  2. a call, invitation

    1. to a feast

    2. of the divine invitation to embrace salvation of God

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
κλῆσις klēsis, klay'-sis; from a shorter form of G2564; an invitation (figuratively):—calling.
STRONGS G2821:
κλῆσις, 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.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans
11:29
1 Corinthians
1:26; 7:20
Ephesians
1:18; 4:1; 4:4
Philippians
3:14
2 Thessalonians
1:11
2 Timothy
1:9
Hebrews
3:1
2 Peter
1:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2821 matches the Greek κλῆσις (klēsis),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:29 - For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:26 - For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:20 - Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:18 - the eyes of your understanding[fn] being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:1 - I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:4 - There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:14 - I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:11 - Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:1

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:1 - Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
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