ἐκλέγω
eklegōVerbG1586
to select
From: middle voice from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3004 (λέγω) (in its primary sense);
Short Definition
to select
Full Lexicon Entry
to pick out, choose. In NT always mid. (exc., ἐκλελεγμένος, WH, ἀγαπητός, R, mg.), to pick out for oneself, choose : with accusative of thing(s); of Christ ; of Christ's choice of disciples; of the Divine choice: of persons,; of things.
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּחַר
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
20 timesAppears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
7
John
4
Luke
4
1 Corinthians
2
Ephesians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:27
- Acts 13:17
- Acts 6:5
- John 15:16
- Luke 14:7
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