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Name of God’s Son

ἘΠΙΚΑΛΩΣΙΝ, ἐπικαλωσιν

EPIKALŌSIN, epikalōsin

Sounds Like: eh-pee-kah-LOH-seen

Translations: they may call upon, they may appeal to, they may invoke, they may name, they may surname

From the root: ΕΠΙΚΑΛΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, over) and 'καλέω' (to call). It means to call upon someone, to appeal to them, or to invoke their name. It can also mean to name or surname someone. It is often used in the context of prayer or seeking help from a higher power, or in legal contexts to appeal to a court or authority.

Inflection: 3rd Person, Plural, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive

Strong’s number: G1941 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Justin Martyr
  • First Apology of Justin Martyr — 46:1

From the same root

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