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called

Meaning of “called”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
624 occurrences599 verses51 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 1:5

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1 Peter 1:15
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 1:15 · retained source text

But as hee which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all maner of conuersation;

1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:9 · retained source text

But yee are a chosen generation, a royall Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, that yee should shewe forth the praises of him, who hath called you out of darknes into his marueilous light:

1611 marginal noteOr, a purchased people.

1611 marginal noteOr, vertues

1 Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:21 · retained source text

For euen hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for vs, leauing vs an example, that yee should follow his steps.

1611 marginal noteSome, reade, for you.

1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 3:9 · retained source text

Not rendring euill for euill, or railing for railing: but contrarywise blessing, knowing that yee are thereunto called, that ye should inherite a blessing.

1 Peter 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 5:10 · retained source text

But the God of all grace who hath called vs into his eternall glory by Christ Iesus, after that ye haue suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

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Historical definitions

Invited; summoned; addressed; named; appointed; invoked; assembled by order; recited.

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