Strong’s G1941

ἐπικαλέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

epikaleó

Pronunciation

ep-ee-kal-eh'-o

Definition

To call upon, to invoke, to appeal to, to name

Meaning

(a) I call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: I call upon, appeal to, address.

Usage

The verb ἐπικαλέω primarily means "to call upon" or "to invoke" and is often used in the context of calling upon God or invoking His name. It can also mean "to appeal to" in a legal or formal sense, as well as "to name" or "to give a name to." In the New Testament, it frequently appears in contexts where individuals call upon the Lord for salvation, guidance, or help.

Bible references

Matthew 10:25;Acts 1:23;Acts 2:21;Acts 4:36;Acts 7:59;Acts 9:14;Acts 9:21;Acts 10:5;Acts 10:18;Acts 10:32;Acts 11:13;Acts 12:12;Acts 12:25;Acts 15:17;Acts 22:16;Acts 25:11;Acts 25:12;Acts 25:21;Acts 25:25;Acts 26:32;Acts 28:19;Romans 10:12;Romans 10:13;Romans 10:14;1 Corinthians 1:2