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ἐγκαλέω G1458

G1458 is the Greek word ἐγκαλέω, transliterated enkaléō. The King James Version most often renders it accused.

Word: ἐγκαλέωTransliteration: enkaléōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.).

Where it comes from

from G1722 (ἐν) and G2564 (καλέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

accused 4×implead 1×called in question 1×lay any thing 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: accuse, call in question, implead, lay to the charge.

Verses using ἐγκαλέω

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 19:38 · KJV

Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.

Acts 19:40 · KJV

For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.

Acts 23:28 · KJV

And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council:

Acts 23:29 · KJV

Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.

Acts 26:2 · KJV

I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:

Acts 26:7 · KJV

Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.

Romans 8:33 · KJV

Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1458 mean?

G1458 is the Greek word ἐγκαλέω (enkaléō), meaning to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.).

How is G1458 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it accused (4 times), implead (1 time), called in question (1 time), lay any thing (1 time).

How many times does G1458 appear in the Bible?

ἐγκαλέω (enkaléō) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1458 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and G2564 (καλέω).

Nearby entries

G1455 · ἐγκάθετος — subinduced, i.e. surreptitiously suborned…G1456 · ἐγκαίνια — innovatives, i.e. (specially) renewal (of…G1457 · ἐγκαινίζω — to renew, i.e. inaugurate G1459 · ἐγκαταλείπω — to leave behind in some place, i.e. (in a…G1460 · ἐγκατοικέω — to settle down in a place, i.e. reside G1461 · ἐγκεντρίζω — to prick in, i.e. ingraft

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