Strong’s Concordance
Definition - called, invited
Word Origin - Derived from the Greek verb καλέω (kaleō), meaning “to call” or “to invite.”
Usage - In the New Testament, “klétos” is used to describe those who are called or invited, particularly in the context of being called by God to salvation and service. It emphasizes the divine initiative in the calling of individuals to faith and the privileges and responsibilities that accompany this calling.
Helps Word-studies
Cognate: 2822 klētós – literally, “called” (derived from 2564/kaleō, “to call, summon”). See 2821 (klēsis).
In the NT, 2822 /klētós (“divinely called”) focuses on God’s general call – i.e. the call (invitation) He gives to all people, so all can receive His salvation. God desires every person to call out to Him and receive His salvation (1 Tim 2:4,5). “Unfortunately, many choose not to – but all can; all don’t but all can call out to God for His mercy (not just ‘some’)” (G. Archer). See 2821 /klēsis (“calling”).
Englishman’s Concordance
SOURCE - Strong’s Greek: 2822. κλητός (klétos) — 11 Occurrences
Strong’s Greek: 2822. κλητός (klétos) — 11 Occurrences
Matthew 20:16 Adj-NMP
GRK: γὰρ εἰσιν κλητοί ὀλίγοι δὲ
KJV: many be called, but few
INT: indeed are called few however
Matthew 22:14 Adj-NMP
GRK: γάρ εἰσιν κλητοὶ ὀλίγοι δὲ
NAS: For many are called, but few
KJV: many are called, but few
INT: indeed are called few however
Romans 1:1 Adj-NMS
GRK: Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ κλητὸς ἀπόστολος ἀφωρισμένος
NAS: Jesus, called [as] an apostle,
KJV: Christ, called [to be] an apostle,
INT: of Jesus Christ a called apostle set apart
Romans 1:6 Adj-NMP
GRK: καὶ ὑμεῖς κλητοὶ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
NAS: you also are the called of Jesus
KJV: ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
INT: also you called of Jesus Christ
Romans 1:7 Adj-DMP
GRK: ἀγαπητοῖς θεοῦ κλητοῖς ἁγίοις χάρις
NAS: in Rome, called [as] saints:
KJV: of God, called [to be] saints:
INT: beloved of God called saints grace
Romans 8:28 Adj-DMP
GRK: κατὰ πρόθεσιν κλητοῖς οὖσιν
NAS: to those who are called according
KJV: to them who are the called according
INT: according to [his] purpose called are
1 Corinthians 1:1 Adj-NMS
GRK: ΠΑΥΛΟΣ κλητὸς ἀπόστολος Ἰησοῦ
NAS: Paul, called [as] an apostle of Jesus
KJV: Paul, called [to be] an apostle
INT: Paul a called apostle of Jesus
1 Corinthians 1:2 Adj-DMP
GRK: Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ κλητοῖς ἁγίοις σὺν
NAS: saints by calling, with all
KJV: Jesus, called [to be] saints,
INT: Christ Jesus called saints with
1 Corinthians 1:24 Adj-DMP
GRK: δὲ τοῖς κλητοῖς Ἰουδαίοις τε
NAS: but to those who are the called, both
KJV: unto them which are called, both Jews
INT: however the called Jews both
Jude 1:1 Adj-DMP
GRK: Χριστῷ τετηρημένοις κλητοῖς
NAS: To those who are the called, beloved
KJV: in Jesus Christ, [and] called:
INT: Christ kept called [ones]
Revelation 17:14 Adj-NMP
GRK: μετ’ αὐτοῦ κλητοὶ καὶ ἐκλεκτοὶ
NAS: who are with Him [are the] called and chosen
KJV: him [are] called, and
INT: with him called and chosen