κλῆσις
klesis (klēsis)
/klay'-sis/
“a calling, call”
Primary meaning: a calling, call. Strong's: an invitation (figuratively). Lexical nuances: a calling , call ; in NT, always of the Divine call to salvation: Ro 11:29 , I Co 1:26 7:20 , Eph 1:18 4:1 , 4 , Phl 3:14 , II Th 1:11 , II Ti 1:9 , He 3:1 , II Pe 1:10 (Cremer, 332).†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from a shorter form of G2564 (καλέω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
calling
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: קָרָא (to call, summon, proclaim, name) -> κλῆσις (a calling, call)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where κλῆσις (klesis) carries significant theological or narrative weight.