Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to summon
Usage: μετα-καλέω, -ῶ [in LXX: Hos.11:1-2 (קָרָא), I Est.1:50 * ;] to call from one place to another. Mid., to send for: with accusative, Act.7:14 10:32 20:17 24:25.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3333
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
3
Strong's G3333 Quick Answer
Strong's G3333 μετακαλέω (metakaleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. metakaleo (met-ak-al-eh'-o) v. 1. to call elsewhere, i.e. summon [from G3326 and G2564] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include called and call. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- metakaleo (met-ak-al-eh'-o) v. 1. to call elsewhere, i.e. summon [from G3326 and G2564]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- called and call
Meaning and Definition
metakaleo (met-ak-al-eh'-o) v. 1. to call elsewhere, i.e. summon [from G3326 and G2564] KJV: call (for, hither) Root(s): G3326, G2564
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3333. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3333 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render metakaleo, 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.
call
Acts 10:32
2×
called
Acts 7:14
2×
How Strong's G3333 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 4 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 G3333 (μετακαλέω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Esdras 1:48 — μετακαλέσαι
- Hosea 11:1 — μετεκάλεσα
- Hosea 11:2 — μετεκάλεσα
Strong's G3333 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 G3333 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.
Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
Strong's G3333 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Early in the morning were they cast off, the king of Israel has been cast off: for Israel is a child, and I loved him, and out of Egypt have I called his children.
As I called them, so they departed from my presence: they sacrificed to Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
Strong's G3333 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And after that King Nebuchadnezzar had made him to swear by the name of the Lord, he forswore himself, and rebelled; and hardening his neck, and his heart, he transgressed the laws of the Lord God of Israel.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3333.
Early in the morning were they cast off, the king of Israel has been cast off: for Israel is a child, and I loved him, and out of Egypt have I called his children.
As I called them, so they departed from my presence: they sacrificed to Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.
Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
And after that King Nebuchadnezzar had made him to swear by the name of the Lord, he forswore himself, and rebelled; and hardening his neck, and his heart, he transgressed the laws of the Lord God of Israel.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3333, grouped by book.
Hosea 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 4 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G3333 FAQ
What does metakaleo (μετακαλέω) mean?
Metakaleo (Strong's G3333) is a Greek word most simply glossed "call elsewhere". metakaleo (met-ak-al-eh'-o) v. 1. to call elsewhere, i.e. summon [from G3326 and G2564]
How many times is metakaleo (μετακαλέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G3333 across 3 books.
Where can I study metakaleo (μετακαλέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3333 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate metakaleo (μετακαλέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as called and call. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3333 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3333, with linked reader references where each row is available.