Greek word · Strong's G2570

καλός

kalós · adjective · “beautiful, noble, good”

In a sentence

Kalos means good — but with an emphasis on beautiful, noble, fitting. Jesus is the «good (kalos) shepherd»; works seen by others are kalos so the Father is glorified.

Kalos overlaps with agathos but leans toward visible, attractive goodness — what is noble, fitting, beautiful. Jesus calls himself the «good shepherd» using kalos: not just morally right but beautifully self-giving.

He tells his followers to let their light so shine before others that they may «see your good (kalos) works and give glory to your Father.» Kalos is goodness visible enough to draw the eye to God.

Strong's reference

KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.