Greek · G507, G2821 · unreviewed

ἄνω κλήσεως

Upward or on the top · an invitation (figuratively)

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ἄνω G507 upward or on the top
Pronunciation ánō
Directional term marking spiritual realm or transcendent reality, contrasting with earthly "below" (κάτω)
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κλῆσις G2821 an invitation (figuratively)
Pronunciation klēsis
God's sovereign summons to salvation, emphasizing the calling itself rather than mere invitation.
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What does ἄνω κλήσεως (anō klēseōs) mean in the Bible?

ἄνω · κλῆσις is a Greek word meaning "upward call, heavenly call".

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Meaning

upward call, heavenly call
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

John 2:7 · John 8:23 · John 11:41 · Acts 2:19 · Gal 4:26 · Phil 3:14 · Col 3:1 · Col 3:2 · Heb 12:15
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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