Strong's Lexicon antikaleó: To call in return, to invite in response Original Word: ἀντικαλέω Word Origin: From the Greek words ἀντί (anti, meaning "against" or "in return") and καλέω (kaleo, meaning "to call" or "to invite"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "antikaleó," the concept of reciprocal hospitality can be related to the Hebrew practice of "gemilut chasadim" (acts of loving-kindness), which includes hospitality and generosity. Usage: The verb "antikaleó" is used to describe the act of inviting someone in return or reciprocating an invitation. It implies a mutual or reciprocal action, often in the context of social or communal gatherings. In the New Testament, it is used to convey the idea of responding to an invitation with a similar gesture, highlighting the importance of mutual hospitality and fellowship. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hospitality was a significant social practice. Inviting others to one's home and being invited in return was a common way to build and maintain social relationships. This practice was not only a matter of courtesy but also a means of establishing social status and alliances. The concept of reciprocal hospitality was deeply ingrained in the culture, and failing to reciprocate an invitation could be seen as a breach of social etiquette. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anti and kaleó Definition to invite in turn NASB Translation invite...in return (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 479: ἀντικαλέωἀντικαλέω, ἀντικάλω: 1 aorist ἀντεκαλεσα; to invite in turn: τινα, Luke 14:12. (Xenophon, conviv. 1, 15.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bid again, invite in returnFrom anti and kaleo; to invite in return -- bid again. see GREEK anti see GREEK kaleo Forms and Transliterations αντικαλεσωσιν ἀντικαλέσωσίν antikalesosin antikalesōsin antikalésosín antikalésōsínLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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