αἱρέω
ahireōVerbG0138
to choose
From: probably akin to G142 (αἴρω);
Short Definition
to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer
Full Lexicon Entry
to take; Mid., -ομαι, to choose.
LXX Usage: for אמר hi., בּחר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Thessalonians
1
Hebrews
1
Philippians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13
- Hebrews 11:25
- Philippians 1:22
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