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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 God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:26 - Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:20 - Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:18 - I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:1 - As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:4 - There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 1:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:11 - With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:1 - Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[fn] make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,
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