"can be followed by a dative, to bring a charge against, accuse; to institute judicial proceedings, Acts 19:38, 40; 23:28, 29; 26:2, 7; Rom. 8:33"
Definition and meaning
can be followed by a dative, to bring a charge against, accuse; to institute judicial proceedings, Acts 19:38, 40; 23:28, 29; 26:2, 7; Rom. 8:33
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐγκαλέω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of enkaleo (G1458) across the King James Bible.
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.
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.
And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council:
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.
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:
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.
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
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Common questions
Strong's G1458 (enkaleo) is a Greek word that means: can be followed by a dative, to bring a charge against, accuse; to institute judicial proceedings, Acts 19:38, 40; 23:28, 29; 26:2, 7; Rom. 8:33 It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word enkaleo (G1458) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1458 is enkaleo, a Greek word defined as: can be followed by a dative, to bring a charge against, accuse; to institute judicial proceedings, Acts 19:38, 40; 23:28, 29; 26:2, 7; Rom. 8:33. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
enkaleo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.