Calling
Bible Usage:
- call used 196 times.
- called used 624 times.
- calledst used 4 times.
- callest used 3 times.
- calleth used 30 times.
- calling used 24 times.
- First Reference: Numbers 10:2
- Last Reference: 2 Peter 1:10
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H4744 Used 1 time
- H7121 Used 3 times
- G2564 Used 1 time
- G2821 Used 10 times
- G4341 Used 2 times
- G4377 Used 2 times
- G5455 Used 1 time
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Calling
A profession, or as we usually say, a vocation (1 Corinthians 7:20). The "hope of your calling" in Ephesians 4:4 is the hope resulting from your being called into the kingdom of God.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Calling
CALLING, noun
1. A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtain an answer, as in legislative bodies.
2. Vocation; profession; trade; usual occupation, or employment.
Pope. Swift. 1 Corinthians 7:20
3. Class of persons engaged in any profession or employment.
4. Divine summons, vocation, or invitation.
Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Peter 1:10.