Strong’s G4341

προσκαλέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

proskaleó

Pronunciation

pros-kal-eh'-o

Definition

To call to oneself, to summon, to invite

Meaning

I call to myself, summon.

Usage

The verb "proskaleó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of calling or summoning someone to oneself. It often implies a personal invitation or a directive to come closer, whether for instruction, fellowship, or commissioning. This term is frequently used by Jesus when He calls His disciples or when He invites individuals to follow Him.

Bible references

Matthew 10:1;Matthew 15:10;Matthew 15:32;Matthew 18:2;Matthew 18:32;Matthew 20:25;Mark 3:13;Mark 3:23;Mark 6:7;Mark 7:14;Mark 8:1;Mark 8:34;Mark 10:42;Mark 12:43;Mark 15:44;Luke 7:19;Luke 15:26;Luke 16:5;Luke 18:16;Acts 2:39;Acts 5:40;Acts 6:2;Acts 13:2;Acts 13:7;Acts 16:10