Strong's Lexicon eiskaleomai: To call in, to invite Original Word: εἰσκαλέομαι Word Origin: From the Greek words εἰς (eis, meaning "into" or "in") and καλέω (kaleo, meaning "to call" or "to invite"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εἰσκαλέομαι, the concept of calling or inviting can be related to Hebrew words like קָרָא (qara, Strong's H7121), which means "to call" or "to summon." Usage: The verb εἰσκαλέομαι is used in the context of inviting or calling someone into a place or gathering. It implies an action of summoning or bringing someone into a particular setting, often with a sense of purpose or intention. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of inviting someone into a home or a gathering. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hospitality was a significant cultural value. Inviting someone into one's home was not only a gesture of friendship but also a social obligation. The act of calling someone in, as expressed by εἰσκαλέομαι, would have been understood as an extension of this hospitality, reflecting the host's willingness to share their space and resources with others. This cultural practice is mirrored in the early Christian communities, where fellowship and communal gatherings were central to their expression of faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eis and kaleó Definition to call in NASB Translation invited (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1528: εἰσκαλέομαιεἰσκαλέομαι, ἐισκαλοῦμαι (middle of εἰσκαλέω): 1 aorist participle εἰσκαλεσάμενος; to call in unto oneself, to invite in to one's house: τινα, Acts 10:23. (Polybius, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance call in. From eis and kaleo; to invite in -- call in. see GREEK eis see GREEK kaleo Forms and Transliterations εισκαλεσαμενος εισκαλεσάμενος εἰσκαλεσάμενος εισοδία εισοδιαζόμενον εισοδιασθέν eiskalesamenos eiskalesámenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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