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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 Box Rom 11:29

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:29 - For the gifts and calling G2821 of God are without repentance.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:26 - For ye see your calling, G2821 brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:20 - Let every man abide in the same calling G2821 wherein he was called.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:18 - The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, G2821 and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:1 - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation G2821 wherewith ye are called,

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:4 - There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; G2821

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 3:14 - I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling G2821 of God in Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 1:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:11 - Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, G2821 and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, G2821 not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:1

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:1 - Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, G2821 consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling G2821 and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
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