Featured Abbreviated Word Study, G2564, Kaleo

Yet another argument for obliterating the actual word meanings of kaleo, by translating all four meanings as one word. Incredible.
The Greek verb is erroneously yet uniformly translated as "call" and means:

1) to speak an invitation, i.e. beckon,
2) to name something, i.e. to call Peter the rock,
3) to appeal to someone, i.e. call upon the name of the Lord,
4) or metaphorically to be one who responded, i.e. "the called."

So each time you come across the word call translating kaleo, consider which of the four meanings is intended. "Published works give an impression of finality, but in truth there is no end point for the translator, either in concept or in execution—only the ongoing attempt to draw nearer to the source." By considering which of the four intended meanings fits best, we engage in that ongoing attempt to draw nearer to the source.

For example in 1 Timothy 6:12, when you were transferred into Christ, you obtained eternal life. So what is the idea of taking hold of that status? Are we not to live as children of God, being diligent to act like a chip off the old block, i.e. like Jesus? See 1 Timothy 6:19.

 

Does Mr. Rippon deny that kaleo has four meanings? He does not say.
Does Mr. Rippon think translating different word meanings using the same English word is sound translation? He does not say.
Does Mr Rippon deny that to kaleo on the name of the Lord is to rely wholeheartedly on the Lord? He does not say.

No, all Mr. Rippon does is repeat that translations traditionally translate kaleo as call obscuring all four meanings.

1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were (1) invited, (2) named, (3) to rely whole-heartedly upon, (4) transferred, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Context obviously rules out meanings 2 and 3. But if you study the verse carefully, can you discern whether invited or transferred is the intended meaning?