Strong’s G1577
ἐκκλησία
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
ekklésia
Pronunciation
ek-klay-see'-ah
Definition
Church, assembly, congregation
Meaning
an assembly, congregation, church; the Church, the whole body of Christian believers.
Usage
In the New Testament, "ekklēsia" primarily refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often used to denote the community of believers in Jesus Christ. It is translated as "church" in most English Bibles. The term emphasizes the collective nature of believers who are "called out" from the world to follow Christ. It can refer to both local congregations and the universal body of Christ.
Bible references
Matthew 16:18;Matthew 18:17;Matthew 18:17;Acts 5:11;Acts 7:38;Acts 8:1;Acts 8:3;Acts 9:31;Acts 11:22;Acts 11:26;Acts 12:1;Acts 12:5;Acts 13:1;Acts 14:23;Acts 14:27;Acts 15:3;Acts 15:4;Acts 15:22;Acts 15:41;Acts 16:5;Acts 18:22;Acts 19:32;Acts 19:39;Acts 19:41;Acts 20:17