ἐγκαλέω

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ἐγκαλέω

Greek transliteration

enkaleō

Simplified transliteration

enkaleo

Principal Parts

(ἐνελάλουν), ἐγκαλέσω, -, -, -, -

Strong's number

1458

GK Number

1592

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

cv-1d(2b)

Gloss

to bring charges, accuse; (pass.) to be charged with, have an accusation brought to

Definition

can be followed by a dative, to bring a charge against, accuse; to institute judicial proceedings, Acts 19:38, 40; 23:28, 29; 26:2, 7; Rom. 8:33

Acts 19:38	If then Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges (enkaleitōsan \| ἐγκαλείτωσαν \| pres act imperative 3 pl) against one another there.
Acts 19:40	For indeed we are in danger of being charged (enkaleisthai \| ἐγκαλεῖσθαι \| pres pass inf ) in connection with this day’s riot, there being no cause for it; and we will not be able to give an explanation for it.” And having said this, he dismissed the assembly.
Acts 23:28	And wanting to know the charge for which they were accusing (enekaloun \| ἐνεκάλουν \| imperf act ind 3 pl) him, I brought him down to their council.
Acts 23:29	I found him accused (enkaloumenon \| ἐγκαλούμενον \| pres pass ptcp acc sg masc) in regard to questions of their law, but with no charge deserving death or imprisonment.
Acts 26:2	“Regarding all the things of which I am being accused (enkaloumai \| ἐγκαλοῦμαι \| pres pass ind 1 sg) by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that it is before you that I am about to make my defense today,
Acts 26:7	to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, worshipping strenuously night and day. It is for this hope, your Excellency, that I am being accused (enkaloumai \| ἐγκαλοῦμαι \| pres pass ind 1 sg) by Jews!
Romans 8:33	Who will bring a charge (enkalesei \| ἐγκαλέσει \| fut act ind 3 sg) against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.

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