Originally meaning to address or greet someone, this verb developed the sense of addressing someone by a particular title or designating them with a name. The passive meant to be called or designated. Hebrews 5:10 states that Jesus was designated by God as high priest according to the order of Melchizedek—formally named and appointed to this role. The verb emphasizes divine appointment and official designation, not mere human recognition. God himself addressed Jesus by this title, conferring the priesthood authoritatively.