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κλῆσις G2821

G2821 is the Greek word κλῆσις, transliterated klēsis. The King James Version most often renders it calling.

Word: κλῆσιςTransliteration: klēsisLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 10 verses

What it means

an invitation (figuratively).

Where it comes from

from a shorter form of G2564 (καλέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

calling 9×vocation 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: calling.

Verses using κλῆσις

All 10 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 11:29 · KJV

For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

1 Corinthians 1:26 · KJV

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

1 Corinthians 7:20 · KJV

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

Ephesians 1:18 · KJV

The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 4:1 · KJV

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

Philippians 3:14 · KJV

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 · KJV

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

2 Timothy 1:9 · KJV

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

Hebrews 3:1 · KJV

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

2 Peter 1:10 · KJV

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2821 mean?

G2821 is the Greek word κλῆσις (klēsis), meaning an invitation (figuratively).

How is G2821 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it calling (9 times), vocation (1 time).

How many times does G2821 appear in the Bible?

κλῆσις (klēsis) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2821 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a shorter form of G2564 (καλέω).

Nearby entries

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