Keraia
Lexicon

κλῆσις

klēsiscallingHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine11 occurrences8 books11 verses

Definition

κλῆσις, -εως, ἡ (καλέω)

[in LXX: Jeremiah 31:6 (קָרָא), Jdt.12.10 A, 3Ma.5.14 * ;]

a calling, call; in NT, always of the Divine call to salvation: Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 1:26; 7:20, Ephesians 1:18; 4:1, 4, Philippians 3:14, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, 2 Timothy 1:9, Hebrews 3:1, 2 Peter 1:10 (Cremer, 332).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

11 total
  1. Romans 11:29κλῆσις · call
    For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.
  2. 1 Corinthians 1:26κλῆσιν · calling
    Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:20κλήσει · situation
    Each one should remain in the situation he was in when he was called.
  4. Ephesians 1:18κλήσεως · calling
    I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
  5. Ephesians 4:1κλήσεως · calling
    As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
  6. Ephesians 4:4κλήσεως · were called
    There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;
  7. Philippians 3:14κλήσεως · calling
    I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.
  8. 2 Thessalonians 1:11κλήσεως · calling
    To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
  9. 2 Timothy 1:9κλήσει · calling
    He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
  10. Hebrews 3:1κλήσεως · calling
    Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
  11. 2 Peter 1:10κλῆσιν · calling
    Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,