# ἐπικαλέω/epikaleō This word is an action. It is a verb. * This word can mean to call or name someone or something. * This word can mean to call upon or appeal to someone for help. * Sometimes this word is used to talk about calling upon God or a god for help. * Sometimes this word is used to talk about appealing to a human authority such as a higher court or judge. * This word can mean to address someone. It talks about speaking to someone or writing to someone.