κλητός

klētós · Greek · Strong's G2822 · 10 occurrences

The KJV renders 2 different Greek words as “called”

What it means

invited, i.e. appointed, or (specially), a saint

from the same as G2821 (κλῆσις);

How the KJV renders it

called

Where that flattens a distinction

The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.

“called”

also renders ónoma (G3686)

Answers that weigh this word

Where it appears

10 occurrences in the Greek text.

1 Corinthians 1:1 · A-NSM

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

1 Corinthians 1:2 · A-DPM

to the assembly of God which is at Corinth—those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

1 Corinthians 1:24 · A-DPM

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God;

Jude 1:1 · A-DPM

Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ:

Matthew 22:14 · A-NPM

For many are called, but few chosen.”

Revelation 17:14 · A-NPM

These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with him are called, chosen, and faithful.”

Romans 1:1 A-NSMRomans 1:6 A-NPMRomans 1:7 A-DPMRomans 8:28 A-DPM

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