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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 MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 11:29

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 consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards,[fn] not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:20 - Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:18 - having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:1 - I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:4 - There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—

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

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:11 - To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - who saved us and called us to[fn] a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:1

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:1 - Therefore, holy brothers,[fn] you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Therefore, brothers,[fn] be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.
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