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Lexicon :: Strong's G2573 - kalōs

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καλῶς
Transliteration
kalōs (Key)
Pronunciation
kal-oce'
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Part of Speech
adverb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
36x in 1 unique form(s) TR
36x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
21x in 1 unique form(s)
Strong’s Definitions

καλῶς kalōs, kal-oce'; adverb from G2570; well (usually morally):—(in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 36x

The KJV translates Strong's G2573 in the following manner: well (30x), good (2x), full well (1x), miscellaneous (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 36x
The KJV translates Strong's G2573 in the following manner: well (30x), good (2x), full well (1x), miscellaneous (3x).

  1. beautifully, finely, excellently, well

    1. rightly, so that there shall be no room for blame, well, truly

    2. excellently, nobly, commendably

    3. honourably, in honour

      1. in a good place, comfortable

    4. to speak well of one, to do good

    5. to be well (of those recovering health)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
καλῶς kalōs, kal-oce'; adverb from G2570; well (usually morally):—(in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well.
STRONGS G2573:
καλῶς (καλός), adverb (from Homer down), beautifully, finely, excellently, well: (universally, διά τό καλῶς οἰκοδομῆσθαι (Tr οἰκοδομεῖσθαι, which see), Luke 6:48 T Tr WH); specifically,
a. rightly, so that there shall be no room for blame: joined to verbs of speaking (ἀποκρινεσθια, λαλεῖν, λέγειν, προφητεύειν, etc.), well, truly, Matthew 15:7; Mark 7:6; Luke 20:39; John 4:17; John 8:48; John 13:13; (John 18:23); Acts 28:25; fitly, i. e. agreeably to the facts and words of the case, Mark 12:28; καλῶς "Right! Well!" an expression of approval: Mark 12:32; Romans 11:20; of deeds: καλῶς ποιεῖν, to do well, act uprightly, James 2:19; 1 Corinthians 7:37f (where the teaching is, that one can do καλῶς, but another κρεῖσσον); καλῶς ποιεῖν with participle to do well that, etc. (Buttmann, § 144, 15 a.; Winer's Grammar, 345 (323)), Acts 10:33; Philippians 4:14; 2 Peter 1:19; 3 John 1:6. (1 Macc. 12:18, 22; 2 Macc. 2:16, etc.); with verbs denoting a duty or office which one fulfils well: 1 Timothy 3:4, 12; 1 Timothy 5:17; specifically honestly, uprightly: Galatians 4:17; ἀναστρέφεσθαι, Hebrews 13:18; ποιεῖν, James 2:8.
b. excellently, nobly, commendably: 1 Corinthians 14:17; Galatians 5:7; καλῶς πάντα πεποίηκε, Mark 7:37; with bitter irony, Mark 7:9 (where cf. Fritzsche, p. 271f); 2 Corinthians 11:4.
c. honorably, in honor: James 2:3 (others give it here an outward reference, equivalent to in a good place, comfortably).
d. καλῶς εἰπεῖν τινα, to speak well of one, Luke 6:26; καλῶς ποιεῖν τινα, to do good to, benefit one, Matthew 5:44 Rec.; τίνι (Winer's Grammar, § 32, 1 β.; Buttmann, 146 (128)), Luke 6:27; καλῶς ποιεῖν, simply, to do good: Matthew 12:12.
e. καλῶς ἔχειν, to be well (of those recovering health): Mark 16:18.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
5:44; 12:12; 15:7
Mark
7:6; 7:9; 7:37; 12:28; 12:32; 16:18
Luke
6:26; 6:27; 6:48; 20:39
John
4:17; 8:48; 13:13; 18:23
Acts
10:33; 28:25
Romans
11:20
1 Corinthians
7:37; 14:17
2 Corinthians
11:4
Galatians
4:17; 5:7
Philippians
4:14
1 Timothy
3:4; 3:12; 5:17
Hebrews
13:18
James
2:3; 2:8; 2:19
2 Peter
1:19
3 John
1:6

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2573 matches the Greek καλῶς (kalōs),
which occurs 36 times in 36 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 5:44

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:44 - but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:12 - How much then is a man of more value than a sheep! Wherefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 15:7 - Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 7:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:6 - And he said unto them, Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written,
This people honoreth me with their lips,
But their heart is far from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:9 - And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 7:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 7:37 - And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 12:28

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:28 - And one of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, What commandment is the first of all?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 12:32

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:32 - And the scribe said unto him, Of a truth, Teacher, thou hast well said that he is one; and there is none other but he:

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 16:18

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:18 - they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:26 - Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for in the same manner did their fathers to the false prophets.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:27

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:27 - But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 20:39

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 20:39 - And certain of the scribes answering said, Teacher, thou hast well said.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:17 - The woman answered and said unto him, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou saidst well, I have no husband:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:48

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:48 - The Jews answered and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:13 - Ye call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 18:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 18:23 - Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:33 - Forthwith therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 28:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 28:25 - And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Spirit through Isaiah the prophet unto your fathers,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 11:20

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:20 - Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:37

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:37 - But he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power as touching his own will, and hath determined this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin daughter, shall do well.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:38

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:38 - So then both he that giveth his own virgin daughter in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 14:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:17 - For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 11:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 11:4 - For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or if ye receive a different spirit, which ye did not receive, or a different gospel, which ye did not accept, ye do well to bear with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 4:17

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 4:17 - They zealously seek you in no good way; nay, they desire to shut you out, that ye may seek them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 5:7 - Ye were running well; who hindered you that ye should not obey the truth?

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:14 - Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:4 - one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:12 - Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:13 - For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 5:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 5:17 - Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 13:18

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 13:18 - Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 2:3 - and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 2:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 2:8 - Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 2:19 - Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:19 - And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

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Unchecked Copy Box 3Jo 1:6

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:6 - who bare witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well to set forward on their journey worthily of God:
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