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Lexicon :: Strong's G2570 - kalos

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καλός
Transliteration
kalos (Key)
Pronunciation
kal-os'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain affinity
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:536,402

Trench's Synonyms: cvi. ἀστεῖος, ὡραῖος, καλός.

Strong’s Definitions

καλός kalós, kal-os'; of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G18, which is properly intrinsic):—X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 102x

The KJV translates Strong's G2570 in the following manner: good (83x), better (7x), honest (5x), meet (2x), goodly (2x), miscellaneous (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 102x
The KJV translates Strong's G2570 in the following manner: good (83x), better (7x), honest (5x), meet (2x), goodly (2x), miscellaneous (3x).
  1. beautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable

    1. beautiful to look at, shapely, magnificent

    2. good, excellent in its nature and characteristics, and therefore well adapted to its ends

      1. genuine, approved

      2. precious

      3. joined to names of men designated by their office, competent, able, such as one ought to be

      4. praiseworthy, noble

    3. beautiful by reason of purity of heart and life, and hence praiseworthy

      1. morally good, noble

    4. honourable, conferring honour

    5. affecting the mind agreeably, comforting and confirming

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
καλός kalós, kal-os'; of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G18, which is properly intrinsic):—X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
STRONGS G2570:
καλός, καλή, καλόν (probably primarily 'sound,' 'hale,' 'whole;' cf. Vanicek, p. 140f; Curtius, § 31), the Sept. for יָפֶה beautiful, but much more often for טוב good; beautiful, applied by the Greeks to everything so distinguished in form, excellence, goodness, usefulness, as to be pleasing; hence (according to the context) equivalent to "beautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable";
a. beautiful to look at, shapely, magnificent: λίθοις καλοῖς κεκόσμηται (A. V. goodly), Luke 21:5.
b. good, excellent in its nature and characteristics, and therefore well adapted to its ends: joined to the names of material objects, universally, 1 Timothy 4:4 (equivalent to pure); especially of things so constituted as to answer the purpose for which that class of things was created; good of its kind: τά καλά, of fish, opposed to such as are thrown away (τά σαπρά), Matthew 13:48; σπέρμα, Matthew 13:24, 21, 37f; καρπός, Matthew 3:10; Matthew 7:17-19; Matthew 12:33; Luke 3:9 (L WH brackets καλόν); Luke 6:43; δένδρον, opposed to σαπρόν, Matthew 12:33; Luke 6:43; γῆ, Matthew 13:8, 23; Mark 4:8, 20; Luke 8:15; καλόν τό ἅλας (is an excellent thing), Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34; so too νόμος, good in its substance and nature, and fitted to beget good, Romans 7:16; 1 Timothy 1:8; διδασκαλία, true and approved teaching, 1 Timothy 4:6; καρδία καλή καί ἀγαθή, Luke 8:15; παραθήκη (which see) (containing (rather, consisting of) καλά), 2 Timothy 1:14; μέτρον, ample measure (rabbinical, טובה מדה; English good measure), Luke 6:38; βαθμός (firm (but see βαθμός)), 1 Timothy 3:13; also θεμέλιος, 1 Timothy 6:19; equivalent to genuine, approved, πάντα δοκιμάζετε, τό καλόν κατέχετε, 1 Thessalonians 5:21; equivalent to precious (A. V. goodly), μαργαρῖται, Matthew 13:45; equivalent to superior to other kinds, οἶνος, John 2:10; joined to names of men designated by their office, competent, able, such as one ought to be: ποιμήν, John 10:11, 14; διάκονος, 1 Timothy 4:6; οἰκονόμος, 1 Peter 4:10; στρατιώτης, 2 Timothy 2:3; joined to nouns denoting an effect estimated by the power it involves, or by its constancy, or by the end aimed at by its author, equivalent to praiseworthy, noble: στρατεία, 1 Timothy 1:18; ἀγών, 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:7; ὁμολογία, 1 Timothy 6:12f; ἔργον, Matthew 26:10; Mark 14:6; John 10:33; 1 Timothy 3:1; plural John 10:32. καλόν ἐστιν, it is expedient, profitable, wholesome: followed by an infinitive as subject, 1 Corinthians 7:1; with τίνι added (so in 1 Corinthians, the passage cited also), Matthew 18:8f (cf. Winers Grammar, 241 (226); Buttmann, § 149, 7); Mark 9:43, 45, 47, R G (also L Tr marginal reading in 47); 1 Corinthians 7:26; 1 Corinthians 9:15; καλόν ἐστιν followed by the accusative and infinitive, Mark 9:43, 45, 47, L (but see above) T Tr (but not marginal reading, see above) WH; Hebrews 13:9; followed by εἰ (cf. Buttmann, 217 (187f); Winer's Grammar, 282 (265)), Matthew 26:24; Mark 9:42; Mark 14:21; followed by ἐάν (Buttmann and Winer's Grammar, as above), 1 Corinthians 7:8; it is pleasant, delightful, followed by an accusative with an infinitive: Matthew 17:4; Mark 9:5; Luke 9:33.
c. beautiful by reason of purity of heart and life, and hence praiseworthy; morally good, noble, (Latinhonestus; (cf. Aristotle, τό καθ' αὐτό καλόν)): διάκρισις καλοῦ τέ καί κακοῦ, Hebrews 5:14; ἔργα, Matthew 5:16; 1 Timothy 5:10, 25; 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 2:7, 14; Titus 3:8, 14; Hebrews 10:24; 1 Peter 2:12, and Lachmann in 2 Peter 1:10; ἀναστροφή, James 3:13; 1 Peter 2:12; καλή συνείδησις, consciousness of good deeds (A. V. a good conscience), Hebrews 13:18; καλά, καλόν ἐνώπιον τίνος, in one's judgment, Romans 12:17; 2 Corinthians 8:21; 1 Timothy 2:3 and Rec. in 1 Timothy 5:4; ζηλοῦσθαι ἐν καλῷ, Galatians 4:18; τό καλόν κατεργάζεσθαι, Romans 7:18; ποιεῖν, Romans 7:21; 2 Corinthians 13:7; Galatians 6:9; James 4:17; καλόν ἐστιν, it is right, proper, becoming, followed by an infinitive: Matthew 15:26 (L T ἔξεστιν); (Mark 7:27); Galatians 4:18 (here Tr marginal reading imperative); Romans 14:21.
d. honorable, conferring honor: μαρτυρία, 1 Timothy 3:7; ὄνομα, James 2:7; οὐ καλόν τό καύχημα ὑμῶν, 1 Corinthians 5:6.
e. affecting the mind agreeably, comforting and confirming: Θεοῦ ῤῆμα (the Sept. for טוב דָּבָר, which is spoken of the divine promises, Joshua 21:45; Zechariah 1:13), the gospel and its promises full of consolation, Hebrews 6:5. Compar. καλλίων, κάλλιον, better: neut, adverbially, σύ κάλλιον ἐπιγινώσκεις, i. e. better than by thy question thou seemest to know, Acts 25:10 (Winers Grammar, 242 (227)). The word is not found in the Apocalypse. (Cf. Trench, § cvi. at the end; Zezschwitz, Profangräcität as above with, p. 60f (cf. ἀγαθός, at the end); Westcott on John 10:11.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Joshua
21:45
Zechariah
1:13
Matthew
3:10; 5:16; 7:17; 7:18; 7:19; 12:33; 12:33; 13:8; 13:21; 13:23; 13:24; 13:37; 13:45; 13:48; 15:26; 17:4; 18:8; 26:10; 26:24
Mark
4:8; 4:20; 7:27; 9:5; 9:42; 9:43; 9:43; 9:45; 9:45; 9:47; 9:47; 9:50; 14:6; 14:21
Luke
3:9; 6:38; 6:43; 6:43; 8:15; 8:15; 9:33; 14:34; 21:5
John
2:10; 10:11; 10:11; 10:14; 10:32; 10:33
Acts
25:10
Romans
7:16; 7:18; 7:21; 12:17; 14:21
1 Corinthians
5:6; 7:1; 7:8; 7:26; 9:15
2 Corinthians
8:21; 13:7
Galatians
4:18; 4:18; 6:9
1 Thessalonians
5:21
1 Timothy
1:8; 1:18; 2:3; 3:1; 3:7; 3:13; 4:4; 4:6; 4:6; 5:4; 5:10; 5:25; 6:12; 6:12; 6:18; 6:19
2 Timothy
1:14; 2:3; 4:7
Titus
2:7; 2:14; 3:8; 3:14
Hebrews
5:14; 6:5; 10:24; 13:9; 13:18
James
2:7; 3:13; 4:17
1 Peter
2:12; 2:12; 4:10
2 Peter
1:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2570 matches the Greek καλός (kalos),
which occurs 101 times in 90 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Page 2 / 2 (1Co 7:1–1Pe 4:10)

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Now in response to the matters you wrote[fn] about: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.”[fn]

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:8 -

I say to the unmarried[fn] and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am.

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:26 -

Because of the present distress, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is.

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 9:15 -

For my part I have used none of these rights, nor have I written these things that they may be applied in my case. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast!

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Indeed, we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only before the Lord but also before people.

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:7 -

But we pray to God that you do nothing wrong ​— ​not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail.

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But it is always good to be pursued[fn] in a good manner ​— ​and not just when I am with you.

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Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

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but test all things. Hold on to what is good.

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But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately.

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Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight,

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 2:3 -

This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:1 -

This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer,[fn] he desires a noble work.”

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:7 -

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:13 -

For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:4 -

For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:6 -

If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

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and is well known for good works ​— ​that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

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Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden.

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:12 -

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of eternal life to which you were called and about which you have made a good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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In the presence of God, who gives life to all, and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you

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Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share,

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storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of what is truly life.

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:14 -

Guard the good deposit through the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

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Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:7 -

in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity[fn] in your teaching.

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 2:14 -

He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people for his own possession, eager to do good works.

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:8 -

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:14 -

Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works for pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:14 -

But solid food is for the mature ​— ​for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil.

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who tasted God’s good word and the powers of the coming age,

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:24 -

And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works,

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 13:9 -

Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by food regulations, since those who observe them have not benefited.

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Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything.

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 2:7 -

Don’t they blaspheme the good name that was invoked over you?

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:13 -

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.

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So it is sin to know the good and yet not do it.

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Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles,[fn] so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.

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Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.


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