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καλός (kalos) means “good” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

καλός Greek · G2570 101 tagged occurrences in 90 verses

Pronunciation guide: kal-os' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2570G

καλός · kalos · good

καλός, -ή, -όν, [in LXX chiefly for טוֹבָה ,טוֹב, also for יָפֶה, etc. ;] 1. primarily, of outward form ("related to . . . ἀγαθός as the appearance to the essence," Cremer, 339), fair, beautiful: λίθοι (BV, goodly), Luk.21:5. 2. In reference to use, of that which is well adapted to its ends, good, excellent: of fish, τ. καλά (opposite to σαπρά), Mat.13:48; σπέρμα, Mat.13:24, 27, 37, 38; καρπός, Mat.3:10 7:17-19 12:33, Luk.3:9 [WH] 6:43; δένδρον (opposite to σαρπόν), Mat.12:33, Luk.6:43; γῆ, Mat.13:8, 23 Mrk.4:8, 20 Luk.8:15; τ. ἅλας, Mrk.9:50, Luk.14:34; ὁ νόμος, Rom.7:16, 1Ti.1:8; διδασκαλία, 1Ti.4:6; καρδία κ. καὶ ἀγαθή, Luk.8:15; παραθήκη, 2Ti.1:14; μέτρον, Luk.6:38; βαθμός, 1Ti.3:13; θεμέλιος, 1Ti.6:19; τὸ κ., 1Th.5:21; μαργαρίται, Mat.13:45; οἶνος, Jhn.2:10; ποιμήν, Jhn.10:11, 14; διάκονος, 1Ti.4:6; οἰκονόμος, 1Pe.4:10; στρατιώτης, 2Ti.2:3; στρατεία, 1Ti.1:18; ἀγών, 1Ti.6:12, 2Ti.4:7; ὁμολογία, 1Ti.6:12, 13; ἔργον, Mat.26:10, Mrk.14:6, Jhn.10:33, 1Ti.3:1; pl., Jhn.10:32; καλόν, with inf. and dative, Mat.18:8, 9 1Co.7:1, 26 9:15; id. with accusative and inf., Mat.17:4, Mrk.9:5, 43, 45, 47, Luk.9:33, Heb.13:9; before εἰ, Mat.26:24, Mrk.9:42 14:21; ἐάν, 1Co.7:8. 3. Ethically, good, in the sense of right, fair, noble, honourable: Gal.4:18, Heb.5:14; ἔργα, Mat.5:16, 1Ti.5:10, 25 6:18, Tit.2:7, 14 3:8, 14 (Field, Notes, 223f.), Heb.10:24, 1Pe.2:12; ἀναστροφή, Jas.3:13, 1Pe.2:12; συνείδησις, Heb.13:18; before ἐνώπιον, Rom.12:17, 2Co.8:21, 1Ti.2:3; το] κ. ποιεῖν (κατεργάζεσθαι), Rom.7:18, 21 2Co.13:7, Gal.6:9, Jas.4:17; καλόν ἐστιν, with inf., Mat.15:26 (T, ἔξεστιν), Mrk.7:27, Rom.14:21, Gal.4:18; μαρτυρία, 1Ti.3:7; ὄνομα, Jas.2:7; καύχημα, 1Co.5:6 (neg.); θεοῦ ῥῆμα, Heb.6:5. κ. does not occur in Re.† SYN.: see: ἀγαθός. (AS)

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TBESG · G2570H

καλός · kalos · Fair (Havens)

καλός, -ή, -όν, [in LXX chiefly for טוֹבָה ,טוֹב, also for יָפֶה, etc. ;] 1. primarily, of outward form ("related to . . . ἀγαθός as the appearance to the essence," Cremer, 339), fair, beautiful: λίθοι (BV, goodly), Luk.21:5. 2. In reference to use, of that which is well adapted to its ends, good, excellent: of fish, τ. καλά (opposite to σαπρά), Mat.13:48; σπέρμα, Mat.13:24, 27, 37, 38; καρπός, Mat.3:10 7:17-19 12:33, Luk.3:9 [WH] 6:43; δένδρον (opposite to σαρπόν), Mat.12:33, Luk.6:43; γῆ, Mat.13:8, 23 Mrk.4:8, 20 Luk.8:15; τ. ἅλας, Mrk.9:50, Luk.14:34; ὁ νόμος, Rom.7:16, 1Ti.1:8; διδασκαλία, 1Ti.4:6; καρδία κ. καὶ ἀγαθή, Luk.8:15; παραθήκη, 2Ti.1:14; μέτρον, Luk.6:38; βαθμός, 1Ti.3:13; θεμέλιος, 1Ti.6:19; τὸ κ., 1Th.5:21; μαργαρίται, Mat.13:45; οἶνος, Jhn.2:10; ποιμήν, Jhn.10:11, 14; διάκονος, 1Ti.4:6; οἰκονόμος, 1Pe.4:10; στρατιώτης, 2Ti.2:3; στρατεία, 1Ti.1:18; ἀγών, 1Ti.6:12, 2Ti.4:7; ὁμολογία, 1Ti.6:12, 13; ἔργον, Mat.26:10, Mrk.14:6, Jhn.10:33, 1Ti.3:1; pl., Jhn.10:32; καλόν, with inf. and dative, Mat.18:8, 9 1Co.7:1, 26 9:15; id. with accusative and inf., Mat.17:4, Mrk.9:5, 43, 45, 47, Luk.9:33, Heb.13:9; before εἰ, Mat.26:24, Mrk.9:42 14:21; ἐάν, 1Co.7:8. 3. Ethically, good, in the sense of right, fair, noble, honourable: Gal.4:18, Heb.5:14; ἔργα, Mat.5:16, 1Ti.5:10, 25 6:18, Tit.2:7, 14 3:8, 14 (Field, Notes, 223f.), Heb.10:24, 1Pe.2:12; ἀναστροφή, Jas.3:13, 1Pe.2:12; συνείδησις, Heb.13:18; before ἐνώπιον, Rom.12:17, 2Co.8:21, 1Ti.2:3; το] κ. ποιεῖν (κατεργάζεσθαι), Rom.7:18, 21 2Co.13:7, Gal.6:9, Jas.4:17; καλόν ἐστιν, with inf., Mat.15:26 (T, ἔξεστιν), Mrk.7:27, Rom.14:21, Gal.4:18; μαρτυρία, 1Ti.3:7; ὄνομα, Jas.2:7; καύχημα, 1Co.5:6 (neg.); θεοῦ ῥῆμα, Heb.6:5. κ. does not occur in Re.† SYN.: see: ἀγαθός. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

beautiful, as an outward sign of the inward good, noble, honorable character; good, worthy, honorable, noble, and seen to be so.

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How translators render G2570

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
good 45
better 7
is good 5
a good 4
it is good 4
fine 3
right 3
a beautiful 2
a noble 2
what is right 2
a clear 1
a firm 1
a high 1
a noble purpose 1
any good 1
by doing good 1
excellent 1
fair 1
for good 1
good fish 1
in well-doing 1
it is better 1
it would be better 1
noble 1
sound 1
the good 1
the goodness 1
the right thing 1
treasure 1
will be good 1
with beautiful 1
with such honor 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
good 57
a good 13
better 7
the good 4
of good 3
meet 2
that which is good 2
a good thing 1
good thing 1
goodly 1
honest 1
honest things 1
in well 1
is honest 1
that worthy 1
the fair 1
things honest 1
with goodly 1

Verses containing G2570

Page 2 of 2. 90 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. 1 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.

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  2. 1 Corinthians 7:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

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  3. 1 Corinthians 7:26 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.

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  4. 1 Corinthians 9:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

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  5. 2 Corinthians 8:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

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  6. 2 Corinthians 13:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

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  7. Galatians 4:18 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.

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  8. Galatians 6:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

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  9. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

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  10. 1 Timothy 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.

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  11. 1 Timothy 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

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  12. 1 Timothy 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

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  13. 1 Timothy 3:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

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  14. 1 Timothy 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

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  15. 1 Timothy 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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  16. 1 Timothy 4:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,

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  17. 1 Timothy 4:6 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

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  18. 1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

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  19. 1 Timothy 5:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

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  20. 1 Timothy 6:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

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  21. 1 Timothy 6:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

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  22. 1 Timothy 6:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

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  23. 1 Timothy 6:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

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  24. 2 Timothy 1:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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  25. 2 Timothy 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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  26. 2 Timothy 4:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

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  27. Titus 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

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  28. Titus 2:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

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  29. Titus 3:8 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

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  30. Titus 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

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  31. Hebrews 5:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

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  32. Hebrews 6:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—

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  33. Hebrews 10:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.

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  34. Hebrews 13:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

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  35. Hebrews 13:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

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  36. James 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?

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  37. James 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

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  38. James 4:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

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  39. 1 Peter 2:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

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  40. 1 Peter 4:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

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