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Strong's G1458 ἐγκαλέω (enkaleo)

Enkaleo means “accuse” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1458 — gav (“back”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1458
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 8

Strong's G1458 Quick Answer

Strong's G1458 ἐγκαλέω (egkaleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. egkaleo (eng-kal-eh'-o) v. 1. to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.) [from G1722 and G2564] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include charge and called. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
egkaleo (eng-kal-eh'-o) v. 1. to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.) [from G1722 and G2564]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
charge and called

Meaning and Definition

egkaleo (eng-kal-eh'-o) v. 1. to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.) [from G1722 and G2564] KJV: accuse, call in question, implead, lay to the charge Root(s): G1722, G2564

Original Word
ἐγκαλέω
Transliteration
egkaleo
Derivation
Root: καλέω R1: 1722 R2: 2564
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1458. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to accuse

Usage: ἐγκαλέω, -ῶ, [in LXX for אמר, etc.; with dative, Zec.1:4 (קָרָא אֶל), Wis.12:12, Sir.46:19 ;] __1. to call in, demand. __2. to bring a charge against, accuse: with dative of person(s) (as in cl.), Act.19:38 23:28; before κατά, with genitive of person(s), Rom.8:33. Pass., to be accused: with genitive of thing(s); στάσεως, Act.19:40; ὦν (perh. by attraction = ἅ), Act.26:2; before περί, with genitive of thing(s), Act.23:29 26:7 (Cremer, 743). † SYN.: αἰτιάομαι (which see), διαβάλλω, ἐπικαλέω, κατηγορέω. (AS)

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How Strong's G1458 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render egkaleo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

charge Acts 23:29 2× called Acts 19:40

How Strong's G1458 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 7 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1458 (ἐγκαλέω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1458 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1458 in the New Testament

7 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 19:38 KJV

Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.

Acts 19:40 KJV

For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.

Acts 23:28 KJV

And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council:

Strong's G1458 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 22:8 Septuagint / Brenton

according to every injury alleged, both concerning a calf, and an ass, and a sheep, and a garment, and every alleged loss, whatsoever in fact it may be—the judgment of both shall proceed before God, and he that is convicted by God shall repay to his neighbor double.

Proverbs 19:5 Septuagint / Brenton

A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.

Zechariah 1:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And be ye not as your fathers, whom the prophets before charged, saying, Thus saith the Lord Almighty: Turn ye from your evil ways, and from your evil practices: but they hearkened not, and attended not to hearken to me, saith the Lord.

Strong's G1458 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 5:8 Septuagint / Brenton

In the end therefore he had an unhappy return, being accused before Aretas the king of the Arabians, fleeing from city to city, pursued of all men, hated as a forsaker of the laws, and being had in abomination as an open enemy of his country and countrymen, he was cast out into Egypt.

Wisdom of Solomon 12:12 Septuagint / Brenton

For who shall say, What hast thou done? Or who shall withstand thy judgment? Or who shall accuse thee for the nations that perish, whom thou hast made? Or who shall come to stand against thee, to be revenged for the unrighteous men?

Wisdom of Sirach 46:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And before his long sleep he made protestation in the sight of the Lord and his anointed, I have not taken any man’s goods, so much as a shoe: And no man did accuse him.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1458.

Exodus 22:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
according to every injury alleged, both concerning a calf, and an ass, and a sheep, and a garment, and every alleged loss, whatsoever in fact it may be—the judgment of both shall proceed before God, and he that is convicted by God shall repay to his neighbor double.
Proverbs 19:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
Zechariah 1:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And be ye not as your fathers, whom the prophets before charged, saying, Thus saith the Lord Almighty: Turn ye from your evil ways, and from your evil practices: but they hearkened not, and attended not to hearken to me, saith the Lord.
Acts 19:38 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
Acts 19:40 New Testament, KJV
For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.
Acts 23:28 New Testament, KJV
And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council:
Acts 23:29 New Testament, KJV
Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.
Acts 26:2 New Testament, KJV
I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:
Acts 26:7 New Testament, KJV
Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.
Romans 8:33 New Testament, KJV
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
2 Maccabees 5:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
In the end therefore he had an unhappy return, being accused before Aretas the king of the Arabians, fleeing from city to city, pursued of all men, hated as a forsaker of the laws, and being had in abomination as an open enemy of his country and countrymen, he was cast out into Egypt.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For who shall say, What hast thou done? Or who shall withstand thy judgment? Or who shall accuse thee for the nations that perish, whom thou hast made? Or who shall come to stand against thee, to be revenged for the unrighteous men?
Wisdom of Sirach 46:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And before his long sleep he made protestation in the sight of the Lord and his anointed, I have not taken any man’s goods, so much as a shoe: And no man did accuse him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1458, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 22:8
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 19:5
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1:4
Acts 6 usages, New Testament
Acts 19:38 Acts 19:40 Acts 23:28 Acts 23:29 Acts 26:2 Acts 26:7
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 8:33
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 5:8
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 12:12
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 46:19

Strong's G1458 FAQ

What does enkaleo (ἐγκαλέω) mean?

Enkaleo (Strong's G1458) is a Greek word most simply glossed "accuse". egkaleo (eng-kal-eh'-o) v. 1. to call in (as a debt or demand), i.e. bring to account (charge, criminate, etc.) [from G1722 and G2564]

How many times is enkaleo (ἐγκαλέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G1458 across 8 books.

Where can I study enkaleo (ἐγκαλέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1458 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate enkaleo (ἐγκαλέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as charge and called. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1458 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1458, with linked reader references where each row is available.