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καλός G2570

G2570 is the Greek word καλός, transliterated kalós. The King James Version most often renders it good.

Word: καλόςTransliteration: kalósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 90 verses

Where it comes from

of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G18 (ἀγαθός), which is properly intrinsic).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 101 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

good 80×better 6×honest 3×goodly 2×meet 2×good thing 2×fair 1×things honest 1×die 1×honest things 1×well 1×worthy 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.

Verses using καλός

The first 40 of 90 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 3:10 · KJV

And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Matthew 5:16 · KJV

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 7:17 · KJV

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Matthew 7:18 · KJV

A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Matthew 7:19 · KJV

Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Matthew 12:33 · KJV

Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.

Matthew 13:8 · KJV

But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

Matthew 13:23 · KJV

But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Matthew 13:24 · KJV

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

Matthew 13:27 · KJV

So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?

Matthew 13:37 · KJV

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

Matthew 13:38 · KJV

The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

Matthew 13:45 · KJV

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

Matthew 13:48 · KJV

Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

Matthew 15:26 · KJV

But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.

Matthew 17:4 · KJV

Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Matthew 18:8 · KJV

Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

Matthew 18:9 · KJV

And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.

Matthew 26:10 · KJV

When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Matthew 26:24 · KJV

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

Mark 4:8 · KJV

And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

Mark 4:20 · KJV

And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

Mark 7:27 · KJV

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.

Mark 9:5 · KJV

And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Mark 9:42 · KJV

And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

Mark 9:43 · KJV

And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

Mark 9:45 · KJV

And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

Mark 9:47 · KJV

And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:

Mark 9:50 · KJV

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Mark 14:6 · KJV

And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

Mark 14:21 · KJV

The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.

Luke 3:9 · KJV

And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Luke 6:38 · KJV

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Luke 6:43 · KJV

For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Luke 8:15 · KJV

But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Luke 9:33 · KJV

And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

Luke 14:34 · KJV

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

Luke 21:5 · KJV

And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

John 2:10 · KJV

And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

John 10:11 · KJV

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2570 mean?

G2570 is the Greek word καλός (kalós).

How is G2570 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it good (80 times), better (6 times), honest (3 times), goodly (2 times), meet (2 times), among others.

How many times does G2570 appear in the Bible?

καλός (kalós) is tagged in 90 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2570 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G18 (ἀγαθός), which is properly intrinsic).

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