καλῶς
kalōs
well
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "kalōs" (G2573) translates to "well" in English. This single adjective conveys a positive sentiment, expressing that something is good or favorable. It is used to express appreciation for the quality or state of a person, situation, or outcome. "Kalōs" appears 37 times in the Bible, showcasing its versatility in various contexts. It is often used in the form of a verb, "kaloun," which can also mean "to call, invite, or address," implying an expression of respect or honor. The significant frequency of its occurrence highlights the importance of acknowledging and valuing aspects of life. The frequent use of "kalōs" underscores its value as a word for expressing approval, satisfaction, or gratitude. Its presence in the Bible emphasizes the significance of positive evaluation and appreciation in both social and everyday contexts. By conveying a sense of "well" or "good," "kalōs" underscores the importance of recognizing and expressing approval in interactions and experiences.
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Occurrences in Scripture
37 total occurrences across the text
But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Matthew 12:12Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day.”
Matthew 15:7You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,
Mark 7:6He answered them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
Mark 7:9He said to them, “Full well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition.
Mark 7:37They were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!”
Mark 12:28One of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the greatest of all?”
Mark 12:32The scribe said to him, “Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he,
Mark 16:18they will take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it will in no way hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Luke 6:26Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.
Luke 6:27“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 6:48He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it was founded on the rock.
Luke 20:39Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, you speak well.”
John 4:17The woman answered, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You said well, ‘I have no husband,’
John 8:48Then the Jews answered him, “Don’t we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?”
John 13:13You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am.
John 18:23Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, testify of the evil; but if well, why do you beat me?”
Acts 10:33Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God.”
Acts 28:25When they didn’t agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had spoken one word, “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers,
Romans 11:20True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear;
1 Corinthians 7:37But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no urgency, but has power over his own will, and has determined in his own heart to keep his own virgin, does well.
1 Corinthians 7:38So then both he who gives his own virgin in marriage does well, and he who doesn’t give her in marriage does better.
1 Corinthians 14:17For you most certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.
2 Corinthians 11:4For if he who comes preaches another Jesus, whom we didn’t preach, or if you receive a different spirit, which you didn’t receive, or a different “good news”, which you didn’t accept, you put up with that well enough.
Galatians 4:17They zealously seek you in no good way. No, they desire to alienate you, that you may seek them.
Galatians 5:7You were running well! Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth?
Philippians 4:14However you did well that you shared in my affliction.
1 Timothy 3:4one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
1 Timothy 3:12Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
1 Timothy 3:13For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 5:17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
James 2:3and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing and say, “Sit here in a good place;” and you tell the poor man, “Stand there,” or “Sit by my footstool”
James 2:8However, if you fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.
James 2:19You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.
2 Peter 1:19We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:
3 John 1:6They have testified about your love before the assembly. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a way worthy of God,