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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 call of God are irrevocable.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:26 - Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:20 - Let each one remain in that situation in life in which he was called.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:18 - - since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened - so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:1 - I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:14 - with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:11 - And in this regard we pray for you always, that our God will make you worthy of his calling and fulfill by his power your every desire for goodness and every work of faith,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted 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 brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.
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