Strong's Lexicon kalós: Good, beautiful, noble, excellent, honorable Original Word: καλός Word Origin: Derived from a primary root word in Greek, related to the concept of beauty and goodness. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "kalós" is טוֹב (tov), which also means good or pleasant. This word is used throughout the Old Testament to describe what is good in God's sight. Usage: The Greek adjective "kalós" is used to describe that which is inherently good, beautiful, or noble. It conveys a sense of moral and aesthetic excellence, often implying an intrinsic value or worthiness. In the New Testament, "kalós" is frequently used to describe actions, character, and qualities that align with God's standards and reflect His nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "kalós" was closely associated with the ideal of "kalokagathia," which combined beauty and goodness as a unified virtue. This ideal was highly esteemed in Greek philosophy and society, reflecting a holistic view of moral and aesthetic excellence. In the context of the New Testament, "kalós" is often used to describe the qualities and actions that are pleasing to God and beneficial to others, emphasizing the importance of inner virtue and outward conduct. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2573 kalṓs(the adverbial form of 2570 /kalós) – well-perceived; viewed as good (advantageous, appealing), i.e. as "winsomely attractive." See 2570 (kalos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from kalos Definition well NASB Translation beautifully (1), commendably (1), correctly (1), experts (1), good (4), honorably (1), kind enough (1), quite right (1), recover* (1), right (2), rightly (5), very well (1), well (16), well enough (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2573: καλῶςκαλῶς (καλός), adverb (from Homer down), beautifully, finely, excellently, well: (universally, διά τό καλῶς οἰκοδομῆσθαι (Tr οἰκοδομεῖσθαι, which see), Luke 6:48 T Tr WH); specifically, a. rightly, so that there shall be no room for blame: joined to verbs of speaking (ἀποκρινεσθια, λαλεῖν, λέγειν, προφητεύειν, etc.), well, truly, Matthew 15:7; Mark 7:6; Luke 20:39; John 4:17; John 8:48; John 13:13; (John 18:23); Acts 28:25; fitly, i. e. agreeably to the facts and words of the case, Mark 12:28; καλῶς "Right! Well!" an expression of approval: Mark 12:32; Romans 11:20; of deeds: καλῶς ποιεῖν, to do well, act uprightly, James 2:19; 1 Corinthians 7:37f (where the teaching is, that one can do καλῶς, but another κρεῖσσον); καλῶς ποιεῖν with participle to do well that, etc. (Buttmann, § 144, 15 a.; Winer's Grammar, 345 (323)), Acts 10:33; Philippians 4:14; 2 Peter 1:19; 3 John 1:6. (1 Macc. 12:18, 22; 2 Macc. 2:16, etc.); with verbs denoting a duty or office which one fulfils well: 1 Timothy 3:4, 12; 1 Timothy 5:17; specifically honestly, uprightly: Galatians 4:17; ἀναστρέφεσθαι, Hebrews 13:18; ποιεῖν, James 2:8. b. excellently, nobly, commendably: 1 Corinthians 14:17; Galatians 5:7; καλῶς πάντα πεποίηκε, Mark 7:37; with bitter irony, Mark 7:9 (where cf. Fritzsche, p. 271f); 2 Corinthians 11:4. c. honorably, in honor: James 2:3 (others give it here an outward reference, equivalent to in a good place, comfortably). d. καλῶς εἰπεῖν τινα, to speak well of one, Luke 6:26; καλῶς ποιεῖν τινα, to do good to, benefit one, Matthew 5:44 Rec.; τίνι (Winer's Grammar, § 32, 1 β.; Buttmann, 146 (128)), Luke 6:27; καλῶς ποιεῖν, simply, to do good: Matthew 12:12. e. καλῶς ἔχειν, to be well (of those recovering health): Mark 16:18. Adverb from kalos; well (usually morally) -- (in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well. see GREEK kalos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:44 AdvGRK: καταρωμένους ὑμᾶς καλῶς ποιεῖτε τοὺς KJV: you, do good to them that hate you, INT: curse you good do to those who Matthew 12:12 Adv Matthew 15:7 Adv Mark 7:6 Adv Mark 7:9 Adv Mark 7:37 Adv Mark 12:28 Adv Mark 12:32 Adv Mark 16:18 Adv Luke 6:26 Adv Luke 6:27 Adv Luke 6:48 Adv Luke 20:39 Adv John 4:17 Adv John 8:48 Adv John 13:13 Adv John 18:23 Adv Acts 10:33 Adv Acts 28:25 Adv Romans 11:20 Adv 1 Corinthians 7:37 Adv 1 Corinthians 7:38 Adv 1 Corinthians 14:17 Adv 2 Corinthians 11:4 Adv Galatians 4:17 Adv |
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