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Usages of "Ekklesia"<br />

"Ekklēsia" is a compound Greek word from "ek" (out of) and "kaleō" (call or<br />

summon). It is translated in English by assembly, congregation or church dependent<br />

upon the context. The basic usage in the NT can be seen in the following:<br />

1. Local Church (singular)............59 usages<br />

2. Universal Church (singular)......15 usages<br />

3. Local Churches (plural)............35 usages<br />

4. Non-church References..............5 usages

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