Word Study · Strong's G2570 · Greek
καλός
kalos
kal-os'
Strong's 1890 spelling: kalós
“properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from, which is properly intrinsic)”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from , which is properly intrinsic)
Rendered in the KJV as
X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
- 101occurrencesin the New Testament
- 16 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 20inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 101 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 20
- καλὸν42
- καλὴν10
- καλόν9
- καλὰ7
- καλῶν6
- καλὸς5
- καλοῦ3
- καλοὺς3
- καλῇ2
- καλῆς2
- καλοῖς2
- καλός·2
and 8 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 29
- good52
- better7
- good;3
- of good3
- right3
- to good3
- [is] good2
- [it is] good2
- [It is] good2
- a good2
- good [is]2
- Good [is]2
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 17
- adjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singular27
- adjective · accusative (object) · neuter singular16
- adjective · accusative (object) · feminine singular11
- adjective · accusative (object) · masculine singular11
- adjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singular7
- adjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter plural6
- adjective · accusative (object) · neuter plural5
- adjective · accusative (object) · masculine plural3
- adjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter singular3
- adjective · dative (“to / for”) · neuter plural2
- adjective · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singular2
- adjective · genitive (“of”) · feminine singular2
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- A-NSN · 27
- A-ASN · 16
- A-ASF · 11
- A-ASM · 11
- A-NSM · 7
- A-GPN · 6
- A-APN · 5
- A-APM · 3
- A-GSN · 3
- A-DPN · 2
- A-DSF · 2
- A-GSF · 2
All 101, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
Matthew carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Matthew21 occurrences
- Matthew 3:10καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularThe axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.here: good
- Matthew 5:16καλὰkalaadjective · accusative (object) · neuter pluralIn the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.here: good
- Matthew 7:17καλοὺςkalousadjective · accusative (object) · masculine pluralLikewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.here: good
- Matthew 7:18καλοὺςkalousadjective · accusative (object) · masculine pluralA good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.here: good
- Matthew 7:19καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularEvery tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.here: good
- Matthew 12:33καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularMake a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad; for a tree is known by its fruit.here: good
- Matthew 12:33καλόν,kalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularMake a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad; for a tree is known by its fruit.here: good,
- Matthew 13:8καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularStill other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.here: good
- Matthew 13:23καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularBut the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”here: good
- Matthew 13:24καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularJesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.here: good
- Matthew 13:27καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularThe owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’here: good
- Matthew 13:37καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularHe replied, “The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.here: good
- Matthew 13:38καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularThe field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,here: [the] good
- Matthew 13:45καλοὺςkalousadjective · accusative (object) · masculine pluralAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.here: fine
- Matthew 13:48καλὰkalaadjective · accusative (object) · neuter pluralWhen it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away.here: good
- Matthew 15:26καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularBut Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”here: right
- Matthew 17:4καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularPeter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”here: good
- Matthew 18:8καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularIf your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands and two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire.here: better
- Matthew 18:9καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularAnd if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.here: better
- Matthew 26:10καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularAware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.here: beautiful
- Matthew 26:24καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularThe Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”here: Better
Mark11 occurrences
- Mark 4:8καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularStill other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”here: good
- Mark 4:20καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularStill others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.”here: good
- Mark 7:27καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singular“First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”here: good
- Mark 9:5καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularPeter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”here: good
- Mark 9:42καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularBut if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea.here: better
- Mark 9:43καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularIf your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.here: better
- Mark 9:45καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularIf your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.here: better
- Mark 9:47καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularAnd if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,here: better
- Mark 9:50καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularSalt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”here: Good [is]
- Mark 14:6καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularBut Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.here: A good
- Mark 14:21καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularThe Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”here: better
Luke9 occurrences
- Luke 3:9καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularThe axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”here: good
- Luke 6:38καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularGive, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”here: good
- Luke 6:43καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularNo good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.here: good
- Luke 6:43καλόν·kalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularNo good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.here: good;
- Luke 8:15καλῇkalēaadjective · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularBut the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.here: good
- Luke 8:15καλῇkalēaadjective · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularBut the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.here: worthy
- Luke 9:33καλόνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularAs Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)here: good
- Luke 14:34Καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularSalt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?here: Good [is]
- Luke 21:5καλοῖςkaloisadjective · dative (“to / for”) · masculine pluralAs some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,here: goodly
John7 occurrences
- John 2:10καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularand said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”here: good
- John 2:10καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularand said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”here: good
- John 10:11καλός·kalosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singularI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.here: good;
- John 10:11καλὸςkalosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singularI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.here: good
- John 10:14καλὸςkalosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singularI am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,here: good
- John 10:32καλὰkalaadjective · accusative (object) · neuter pluralBut Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”here: good
- John 10:33καλοῦkalouadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter singular“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, declare Yourself to be God.”here: a good
Romans5 occurrences
- Romans 7:16καλός·kalosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singularAnd if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.here: good;
- Romans 7:18καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularI know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.here: good
- Romans 7:21καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularSo this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.here: good
- Romans 12:17καλὰkalaadjective · accusative (object) · neuter pluralDo not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.here: right
- Romans 14:21καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularIt is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.here: [It is] good
1 Corinthians6 occurrences
- 1 Corinthians 5:6καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularYour boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?here: good [is]
- 1 Corinthians 7:1καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularNow for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.here: [It is] good
- 1 Corinthians 7:8καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularNow to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.here: good
- 1 Corinthians 7:26καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularBecause of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.here: good
- 1 Corinthians 7:26καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularBecause of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.here: [it is] good
- 1 Corinthians 9:15καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularBut 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.here: good
2 Corinthians2 occurrences
- 2 Corinthians 8:21καλὰkalaadjective · accusative (object) · neuter pluralFor 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.here: what is right
- 2 Corinthians 13:7καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularNow 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.here: right
Galatians3 occurrences
- Galatians 4:18καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularNevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.here: Good [it is]
- Galatians 4:18καλῷkalōadjective · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singularNevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.here: a right [thing]
- Galatians 6:9καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularLet us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.here: [in] well
1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 Timothy16 occurrences
- 1 Timothy 1:8καλὸςkalosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singularNow we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.here: good [is]
- 1 Timothy 1:18καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularTimothy, 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,here: good
- 1 Timothy 2:3καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularThis is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,here: [is] good
- 1 Timothy 3:1καλοῦkalouadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter singularThis is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.here: of good
- 1 Timothy 3:7καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularFurthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.here: good
- 1 Timothy 3:13καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularFor those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.here: good
- 1 Timothy 4:4καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularFor every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,here: [is] good
- 1 Timothy 4:6καλὸςkalosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singularBy 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.here: good
- 1 Timothy 4:6καλῆςkalēsadjective · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularBy 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.here: good
- 1 Timothy 5:10καλοῖςkaloisadjective · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluraland 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.here: good
- 1 Timothy 5:25καλὰkalaadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter pluralIn the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.here: good
- 1 Timothy 6:12καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularFight 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.here: good
- 1 Timothy 6:12καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularFight 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.here: good
- 1 Timothy 6:13καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularI 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:here: good
- 1 Timothy 6:18καλοῖς,kaloisadjective · dative (“to / for”) · neuter pluralInstruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,here: good,
- 1 Timothy 6:19καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singulartreasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.here: good
2 Timothy3 occurrences
- 2 Timothy 1:14καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularGuard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.here: good
- 2 Timothy 2:3καλὸςkalosadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine singularJoin me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.here: [a] good
- 2 Timothy 4:7καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · masculine singularI have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.here: good
Titus5 occurrences
- Titus 2:7καλῶνkalōnadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluralIn everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,here: of good
- Titus 2:14καλῶνkalōnadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluralHe 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.here: of good
- Titus 3:8καλῶνkalōnadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluralThis 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.here: to good
- Titus 3:8καλὰkalaadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter pluralThis 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.here: excellent
- Titus 3:14καλῶνkalōnadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluralAnd 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.here: to good
Hebrews5 occurrences
- Hebrews 5:14καλοῦkalouadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter singularBut solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.here: good
- Hebrews 6:5καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularwho have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—here: [the] goodness
- Hebrews 10:24καλῶνkalōnadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluralAnd let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.here: to good
- Hebrews 13:9καλὸνkalonadjective · nominative (subject) · neuter singularDo 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.here: [it is] good
- Hebrews 13:18καλὴνkalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularPray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.here: a good
James3 occurrences
- James 2:7καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularAre they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?here: good
- James 3:13καλῆςkalēsadjective · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularWho is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.here: good
- James 4:17καλὸνkalonadjective · accusative (object) · neuter singularAnyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.here: good
1 Peter3 occurrences
- 1 Peter 2:12καλήν,kalēnadjective · accusative (object) · feminine singularConduct 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.here: honorable,
- 1 Peter 2:12καλῶνkalōnadjective · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluralConduct 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.here: good
- 1 Peter 4:10καλοὶkaloiadjective · nominative (subject) · masculine pluralAs good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.here: good