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Matthew 1:21


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Strongs Greek καλέω, kaleo. To summon, or call. The primary meaning of this word is to summon, invite, as to a feast for example. "Naming" is a secondary. The author of Matthew is selectively using this word, not indiscriminately and thus just a few verses later in Matt 2:7 he uses the same word directly as "summoning/inviting" the Magi.