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ἐπικαλέομαι G1941
G1941 is the Greek word ἐπικαλέομαι, transliterated epikaléomai. The King James Version most often renders it surnamed.
What it means
to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.).
Where it comes from
middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2564 (καλέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 26 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname.
Verses using ἐπικαλέομαι
All 31 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:3 · KJV
Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
Luke 22:3 · KJV
Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
Acts 1:23 · KJV
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 2:21 · KJV
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Acts 4:36 · KJV
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
Acts 7:59 · KJV
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Acts 9:14 · KJV
And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
Acts 9:21 · KJV
But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
Acts 10:5 · KJV
And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
Acts 10:18 · KJV
And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
Acts 10:32 · KJV
Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
Acts 11:13 · KJV
And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
Acts 12:12 · KJV
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
Acts 12:25 · KJV
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
Acts 15:17 · KJV
That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
Acts 15:22 · KJV
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Acts 22:16 · KJV
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts 25:11 · KJV
For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.
Acts 25:12 · KJV
Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go.
Acts 25:21 · KJV
But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar.
Acts 25:25 · KJV
But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
Acts 26:32 · KJV
Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.
Acts 28:19 · KJV
But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
Romans 10:12 · KJV
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
Romans 10:13 · KJV
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:14 · KJV
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
1 Corinthians 1:2 · KJV
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
2 Corinthians 1:23 · KJV
Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
2 Timothy 2:22 · KJV
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Hebrews 11:16 · KJV
But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
1 Peter 1:17 · KJV
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1941 mean?
G1941 is the Greek word ἐπικαλέομαι (epikaléomai), meaning to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.).
How is G1941 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it surnamed (5 times), call on (4 times), whose surname was (3 times), call upon (3 times), call (2 times), among others.
How many times does G1941 appear in the Bible?
ἐπικαλέομαι (epikaléomai) is tagged in 31 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1941 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2564 (καλέω).
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