Strong's Lexicon keleusma: Command, shout, signal Original Word: κέλευσμα Word Origin: Derived from the verb κελεύω (keleuō), meaning "to command" or "to order." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "keleusma," similar concepts of command or authoritative voice can be found in Hebrew words like צָוָה (tsavah - Strong's H6680), meaning "to command." Usage: The term "keleusma" refers to a command or a shout, often used in a military or authoritative context. It conveys the idea of a loud, authoritative order that prompts immediate action. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the commanding shout associated with the return of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "keleusma" was commonly used in military settings to describe the orders given by a commander to his troops. It was also used in nautical contexts, where a ship's captain would issue commands to the crew. The term implies a sense of urgency and authority, reflecting the hierarchical structures of ancient societies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom keleuó Definition a shout of command NASB Translation shout (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2752: κέλευσμακέλευσμα, κελεύσματος, τό (κελεύω), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, an order, command, specifically, a stimulating cry, either that by which animals are roused and urged on by man, as horses by charioteers, hounds by hunters, etc., or that by which a signal is given to men, e. g. to rowers by the master of a ship (Lucian, tyr. or catapl. c. 19), to soldiers by a commander (Thucydides 2, 92; Proverbs 24:62 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a shout or commandFrom keleuo; a cry of incitement -- shout. see GREEK keleuo Forms and Transliterations κελευσματι κελεύσματι κελεύσματος keleusmati keleúsmatiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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