The term "calledst" is an archaic form of the verb "called," found in older translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version (KJV). It is the second person singular past tense form, used when addressing someone directly. In modern translations, including the Berean Standard Bible , this form is typically rendered as "called."

Biblical Usage and Context

The concept of being "called" in the Bible is significant and multifaceted, often referring to God's invitation or summons to individuals or groups for a specific purpose or mission. This calling can be understood in several contexts:

1. Divine Calling: Throughout Scripture, God calls individuals to fulfill His divine purposes. This calling can be a direct communication from God, as seen in the lives of the prophets, apostles, and other key biblical figures. For example, God called Moses from the burning bush to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3:4).

2. Identity and Purpose: Being called by God often relates to one's identity and purpose in His divine plan. In the New Testament, believers are frequently referred to as "called" to be saints, indicating a life set apart for holiness and service to God. Romans 1:7 states, "To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."

3. Salvation: The calling of God is also associated with the invitation to salvation through Jesus Christ. This calling is extended to all humanity, inviting individuals to accept the gift of eternal life. Romans 8:30 illustrates this process: "And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified."

4. Vocational Calling: In addition to the general call to salvation and holiness, the Bible also speaks of specific vocational callings. These are unique roles or tasks that God assigns to individuals, such as the calling of the apostles to spread the Gospel (Matthew 4:19).

Theological Implications

The concept of being "called" underscores the sovereignty of God in initiating and sustaining a relationship with His people. It highlights the grace of God, who reaches out to humanity, inviting them into a covenant relationship with Him. This calling is not based on human merit but on God's purpose and grace (2 Timothy 1:9).

Furthermore, the response to God's call is an act of faith and obedience. Those who are called are expected to live in a manner worthy of their calling, as emphasized in Ephesians 4:1 : "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received."

Conclusion

The term "calledst," while not commonly used in contemporary translations, points to the rich biblical theme of God's calling. This divine summons encompasses salvation, identity, purpose, and vocation, inviting believers to participate in God's redemptive work in the world.

The History of Saul
... to Eli and said: Lo! I am here, thou calledst me, which answered: I called
thee not, go thy way, and sleep. Samuel knew not the ...
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The Child Prophet
... and Samuel was laid down to sleep; 4. That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered,
Here am I.5. And he ran onto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me ...
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I Call Upon Thee, O My God, My Mercy...
... I called, and urgedst me with much variety of repeated calls, that I would hear
Thee from afar, and be converted, and call upon Thee, that calledst after me ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter i i call upon.htm

But that He Judgeth all Things, this Answers to his Having ...
... own image, received not dominion over the lights of heaven, nor over that hidden
heaven itself, nor over the day and the night, which Thou calledst before the ...
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But How Shall I Suffice with the Tongue of My Pen to Utter all Thy ...
... that we might seek Thee,"Thy Word, through Whom Thou madest all things, and among
them, me also;"Thy Only-Begotten, through Whom Thou calledst to adoption ...
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But what is This, and what Kind of Mystery? Behold...
... why didst Thou not as well bless the light, which Thou calledst day; nor the firmament
of heaven, nor the lights, nor the stars, nor the earth, nor the sea? ...
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Too Late Loved I Thee, O Thou Beauty of Ancient Days...
... Things held me far from Thee, which, unless they were in Thee, were not at
all. Thou calledst, and shoutedst, and burstest my deafness. ...
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But that Heaven of Heavens was for Thyself, O Lord...
... Which firmament Thou calledst heaven; the heaven, that is, to this earth and sea,
which Thou madest the third day, by giving a visible figure to the formless ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter viii but that heaven.htm

Heaven and Earth were Made "In the Beginning;" Afterwards the ...
... [1085] Which firmament Thou calledst heaven, that is, the heaven of this earth and
sea, which Thou madest on the third day, by giving a visible shape to the ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter viii heaven and earth were.htm

He Grieves that He was So Long Without God.
... Those things kept me far from Thee, which, unless they were in Thee, were not.
Thou calledst, and criedst aloud, and forcedst open my deafness. ...
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Calledst (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Calledst (6 Occurrences). ... (KJV ASV WBS). 1 Samuel 3:5
And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. ...
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Call

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Wentest (16 Occurrences)
... Judges 8:1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that
thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? ...
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Teats (3 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY). Ezekiel 23:21 Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdness of thy youth,
in bruising thy teats by the Egyptians for the paps of thy youth. ...
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Paps (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Ezekiel 23:21 Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdness of thy youth,
in bruising thy teats by the Egyptians for the paps of thy youth. (KJV). ...
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Bruising (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV). Ezekiel 23:21 Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdness of thy
youth, in bruising thy teats by the Egyptians for the paps of thy youth. ...
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Chide (3 Occurrences)
... Judges 8:1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that
thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? ...
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Callest (6 Occurrences)

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Chid (3 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Judges 8:1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us
thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? ...
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