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
- Romans 7:18καλὸν · goodI know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
- Romans 7:21καλὸν · goodSo this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
- Romans 12:17καλὰ · what is rightDo not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
- Romans 14:21καλὸν · [It is] betterIt is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.
- 1 Corinthians 5:6καλὸν · goodYour boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?
- 1 Corinthians 7:1καλὸν · [It is] goodNow for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.
- 1 Corinthians 7:8καλὸν · [It is] goodNow to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.
- 1 Corinthians 7:26 (2×)καλὸν · good; καλὸνBecause of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.
- 1 Corinthians 9:15καλὸνBut I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.
- 2 Corinthians 8:21καλὰ · what is rightFor we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
- 2 Corinthians 13:7καλὸν · rightNow we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
- Galatians 4:18 (2×)καλὸν · [it is] good; καλῷ · a noble [purpose]Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.
- Galatians 6:9καλὸν · [in] well-doingLet us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21καλὸν · good…but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
- 1 Timothy 1:8καλὸς · [is] goodNow we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
- 1 Timothy 1:18καλὴν · goodTimothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,
- 1 Timothy 2:3καλὸν · [is] goodThis is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
- 1 Timothy 3:1καλοῦ · a nobleThis is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
- 1 Timothy 3:7καλὴν · a goodFurthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- 1 Timothy 3:13καλὸν · a highFor those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Timothy 4:4καλόν · [is] goodFor every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,
- 1 Timothy 4:6 (2×)καλὸς · a good; καλῆς · soundBy pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
- 1 Timothy 5:10καλοῖς · good…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
- 1 Timothy 5:25καλὰ · goodIn the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
- 1 Timothy 6:12 (2×)καλὸν · good; καλὴν · goodFight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
- 1 Timothy 6:13καλὴν · goodI charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:
- 1 Timothy 6:18καλοῖς · goodInstruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
- 1 Timothy 6:19καλὸν · a firm…treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
- 2 Timothy 1:14καλὴν · treasureGuard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
- 2 Timothy 2:3καλὸς · [a] goodJoin me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 4:7καλὸν · goodI have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
- Titus 2:7καλῶν · [by doing] goodIn everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- Titus 2:14καλῶν · for goodHe gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
- Titus 3:8 (2×)καλῶν · good; καλὰ · excellentThis saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
- Titus 3:14καλῶν · goodAnd our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
- Hebrews 5:14καλοῦ · goodBut solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
- Hebrews 6:5καλὸν · [the] goodness…who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—
- Hebrews 10:24καλῶν · goodAnd let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
- Hebrews 13:9καλὸν · [it is] goodDo not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
- Hebrews 13:18καλὴν · a clearPray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
- James 2:7καλὸν · nobleAre they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?
- James 3:13καλῆς · goodWho is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- James 4:17καλὸν · [the] right thingAnyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
- 1 Peter 2:12 (2×)καλήν · with such honor; καλῶν · goodConduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.