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    ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia)

    The called-out assembly — God's gathered people, not a building.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: ek-klay-SEE-ah

    Definition

    Ekklēsia is the Greek word for church, meaning 'called-out assembly.' It refers not to a building but to the people of God — those called out of the world and gathered together by Christ for worship, fellowship, and mission.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Matthew 16:18

    “Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
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    Ephesians 5:25

    “Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”
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    Hebrews 10:25

    “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is.”
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