κλῆσις (klēsis) — Calling

Greek word study: κλῆσις (klēsis), Strong's G2821. an invitation (figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2821
Quick definition
Greek word
κλῆσις (klēsis)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

an invitation (figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from a shorter form of G2564 (καλέω);

KJV translation words: calling

Where this word appears

Strong's G2821 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 11:29 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

calling ×9of the calling ×1with a calling ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κλήσεως ×6κλήσει ×2κλῆσιν ×2κλῆσις ×1

Books where it appears most

Ephesians ×31 Corinthians ×2Romans ×1Philippians ×12 Thessalonians ×12 Timothy ×1Hebrews ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2564 καλέω (kaléō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2822 κλητός (klētós).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does klēsis (G2821) mean?

An invitation (figuratively).

How is G2821 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2821 as: calling.

How often does κλῆσις (klēsis) appear?

Strong's G2821 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 11:29 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:10.