Definition
καλός, -ή, -όν,
[in LXX chiefly for טוֹבָה ,טוֹב, also for יָפֶה, etc. ;]
1. primarily, of outward form ("related to . . . ἀγαθός as the appearance to the essence," Cremer, 339), fair, beautiful: λίθοι (BV, goodly), Luke 21:5.
2. In reference to use, of that which is well adapted to its ends, good, excellent: of fish, τ. καλά (opposite to σαπρά), Matthew 13:48; σπέρμα, Matthew 13:24, 27, 37, 38; καρπός, Matthew 3:10; 7:17-19; 12:33, Luke 3:9 [WH] 6:43; δένδρον (opposite to σαρπόν), Matthew 12:33, Luke 6:43; γῆ, Matthew 13:8, 23, Mark 4:8, 20, Luke 8:15; τ. ἅλας, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34; ὁ νόμος, Romans 7:16, 1 Timothy 1:8; διδασκαλία, 1 Timothy 4:6; καρδία κ. καὶ ἀγαθή, Luke 8:15; παραθήκη, 2 Timothy 1:14; μέτρον, Luke 6:38; βαθμός, 1 Timothy 3:13; θεμέλιος, 1 Timothy 6:19; τὸ κ., 1 Thessalonians 5:21; μαργαρίται, Matthew 13:45; οἶνος, John 2:10; ποιμήν, John 10:11, 14; διάκονος, 1 Timothy 4:6; οἰκονόμος, 1 Peter 4:10; στρατιώτης, 2 Timothy 2:3; στρατεία, 1 Timothy 1:18; ἀγών, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7; ὁμολογία, 1 Timothy 6:12, 13; ἔργον, Matthew 26:10, Mark 14:6, John 10:33, 1 Timothy 3:1; pl., John 10:32; καλόν, with inf. and dative, Matthew 18:8, 9 1 Corinthians 7:1, 26; 9:15; id. with accusative and inf., Matthew 17:4, Mark 9:5, 43, 45, 47, Luke 9:33, Hebrews 13:9; before εἰ, Matthew 26:24, Mark 9:42; 14:21; ἐάν, 1 Corinthians 7:8.
3. Ethically, good, in the sense of right, fair, noble, honourable: Galatians 4:18, Hebrews 5:14; ἔργα, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 5:10, 25; 6:18, Titus 2:7, 14; 3:8, 14 (Field, Notes, 223f.), Hebrews 10:24, 1 Peter 2:12; ἀναστροφή, James 3:13, 1 Peter 2:12; συνείδησις, Hebrews 13:18; before ἐνώπιον, Romans 12:17, 2 Corinthians 8:21, 1 Timothy 2:3; το] κ. ποιεῖν (κατεργάζεσθαι), Romans 7:18, 21, 2 Corinthians 13:7, Galatians 6:9, James 4:17; καλόν ἐστιν, with inf., Matthew 15:26 (T, ἔξεστιν), Mark 7:27, Romans 14:21, Galatians 4:18; μαρτυρία, 1 Timothy 3:7; ὄνομα, James 2:7; καύχημα, 1 Corinthians 5:6 (neg.); θεοῦ ῥῆμα, Hebrews 6:5. κ. does not occur in Re.
Synonyms: see: ἀγαθός.
Glossary entries
Where it occurs
Occurrences
- Matthew 3:10καλὸν · goodThe axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
- Matthew 5:16καλὰ · goodIn the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 7:17καλοὺς · goodLikewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
- Matthew 7:18καλοὺς · goodA good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
- Matthew 7:19καλὸν · goodEvery tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
- Matthew 12:33 (2×)καλὸν · good; καλόν · [will be] goodMake a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.
- Matthew 13:8καλὴν · goodStill other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.
- Matthew 13:23καλὴν · goodBut the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”
- Matthew 13:24καλὸν · goodJesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
- Matthew 13:27καλὸν · goodThe owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
- Matthew 13:37καλὸν · goodHe replied, “The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
- Matthew 13:38καλὸν · [the] goodThe field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,
- Matthew 13:45καλοὺς · fineAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
- Matthew 13:48καλὰ · good [fish]When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away.
- Matthew 15:26καλὸν · rightBut Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
- Matthew 17:4καλόν · goodPeter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
- Matthew 18:8καλόν · betterIf your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands and two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire.
- Matthew 18:9καλόν · betterAnd if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.
- Matthew 26:10καλὸν · a beautifulAware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
- Matthew 26:24καλὸν · betterThe Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”
- Mark 4:8καλήν · goodStill other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”
- Mark 4:20καλὴν · goodStill others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.”
- Mark 7:27καλόν · right“First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
- Mark 9:5καλόν · goodPeter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
- Mark 9:42καλόν · betterBut if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea.
- Mark 9:43καλόν · betterIf your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.
- Mark 9:45καλόν · betterIf your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.
- Mark 9:47καλόν · betterAnd if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,
- Mark 9:50καλὸν · goodSalt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
- Mark 14:6καλὸν · a beautifulBut Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
- Mark 14:21καλὸν · [It would be] betterThe Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”
- Luke 3:9καλὸν · goodThe axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
- Luke 6:38καλὸν · A goodGive, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
- Luke 6:43 (2×)καλὸν · good; καλόν · goodNo good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.
- Luke 8:15 (2×)καλῇ · good; καλῇ · a nobleBut the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
- Luke 9:33καλόν · goodAs Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
- Luke 14:34Καλὸν · [is] goodSalt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?
- Luke 21:5καλοῖς · with beautifulAs some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
- John 2:10 (2×)καλὸν · fine; καλὸν · fine…and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”
- John 10:11 (2×)καλός · good; καλὸς · goodI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
- John 10:14καλός · goodI am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
- John 10:32καλὰ · goodBut Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
- John 10:33καλοῦ · [any] good“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”
- Acts 27:8Καλοὺς · FairAfter we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.
- Romans 7:16καλός · [is] goodAnd if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.