Kalos

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 2570

Original Word	Word Origin
kalovß	of uncertain affinity
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Kalos	3:536,402
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
kal-os'	Adjective

Definition

beautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable
1. beautiful to look at, shapely, magnificent
2. good, excellent in its nature and characteristics, and therefore well adapted to its ends
  1. genuine, approved
  2. precious
  3. joined to names of men designated by their office, competent, able, such as one ought to be
  4. praiseworthy, noble
3. beautiful by reason of purity of heart and life, and hence praiseworthy
  1. morally good, noble
4. honourable, conferring honour
5. affecting the mind agreeably, comforting and confirming

King James Word Usage - Total: 102

good 83, better 7, honest 5, meet 2, goodly 2, miscellaneous 3

KJV Verse Count
Matthew	20
Mark	11
Luke	7
John	5
Acts	1
Romans	5
1 Corinthians	5
2 Corinthians	2
Galatians	2
1 Thessalonians	1
1 Timothy	15
2 Timothy	3
Titus	4
Hebrews	5
James	3
1 Peter	2

Total	91

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Kalos". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

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