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καλῶς

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Definition

καλῶς

adv. (καλός), [in LXX for parts and derivatives of יָטַב ;]

finely, rightly, well: Luke 6:48, 1 Corinthians 14:17, Galatians 4:17; 5:7, James 2:3; λέγειν, λαλεῖν, etc., Matthew 15:7, Mark 7:6; 12:28, Luke 6:26; 20:39, John 4:17; 8:48; 13:13; 18:23, Acts 28:25; as exclamation of approval, Mark 12:32, Romans 11:20; κ. ποιεῖν, Matthew 12:12, 1 Corinthians 7:37-38, James 2:8, 19; with dative of person(s) (cl. accusative; WM, § 32, 1 β), Luke 6:27; with accusative of thing(s), Mark 7:37; with ptcp., Acts 10:33 (M, Pr., 131), Philippians 4:14, 2 Peter 1:19, 3 John 6; προϊστάναι (-ασθαι), 1 Timothy 3:4; 3:12; 5:17; διακονεῖν, 1 Timothy 3:13; ἀνατρέφεσθαι, Hebrews 13:18; ironically, Mark 7:9, 2 Corinthians 11:4 (but see CGT, in l); κ. ἔχειν, to be well: Mark 16:18. Compar., κάλλιον (for superl., B1., § 44, 3), very well: Acts 25:10.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as καλῶς:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

36 total
  1. Matthew 12:12καλῶς · good
    How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”
  2. Matthew 15:7καλῶς · correctly
    You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you:
  3. Mark 7:6Καλῶς · correctly
    Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.
  4. Mark 7:9Καλῶς
    He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition.
  5. Mark 7:37Καλῶς · well
    The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”
  6. Mark 12:28καλῶς · how well
    Now one of the scribes had come up and heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?”
  7. Mark 12:32Καλῶς · Right
    “Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him,
  8. Mark 16:18καλῶς · well
    …they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”
  9. Luke 6:26καλῶς · well
    Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers treated the false prophets in the same way.
  10. Luke 6:27καλῶς · good
    But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
  11. Luke 6:48καλῶς
    He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.
  12. Luke 20:39καλῶς · well
    Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, You have spoken well!”
  13. John 4:17Καλῶς · correct {to say}
    “I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband.
  14. John 8:48καλῶς · right
    The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right to say that You are a Samaritan and You have a demon?”
  15. John 13:13καλῶς · rightly
    You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.
  16. John 18:23καλῶς · [I spoke] correctly
    Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”
  17. Acts 10:33καλῶς · kind enough
    So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”
  18. Acts 28:25Καλῶς · was right
    They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:
  19. Romans 11:20καλῶς · That is correct
    That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
  20. 1 Corinthians 7:37καλῶς · well
    But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well.
  21. 1 Corinthians 7:38καλῶς · well
    So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better.
  22. 1 Corinthians 14:17καλῶς · well enough
    You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
  23. 2 Corinthians 11:4καλῶς · very easily
    For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it very easily.
  24. Galatians 4:17καλῶς · in a good way
    Those people are zealous for you, but not in a good way. Instead, they want to isolate you from us, so that you may be zealous for them.
  25. Galatians 5:7καλῶς · so well
    You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?
  26. Philippians 4:14καλῶς · well
    Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
  27. 1 Timothy 3:4καλῶς · well
    An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
  28. 1 Timothy 3:12καλῶς · a good
    A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
  29. 1 Timothy 3:13καλῶς · well [as deacons]
    For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
  30. 1 Timothy 5:17καλῶς · effectively
    Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
  31. Hebrews 13:18καλῶς · honorably
    Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
  32. James 2:3καλῶς · of honor
    If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”
  33. James 2:8καλῶς · well
    If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
  34. James 2:19καλῶς · Good
    You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
  35. 2 Peter 1:19καλῶς · well
    We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
  36. 3 John 1:6καλῶς · well
    They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.