ἐκλεκτός

eklektosAdjectiveG1588

select

From: from G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι);

Short Definition

select; by implication, favorite

Full Lexicon Entry

1.choice, select, hence, eminent
2.As in Inscr., chosen; esp. as in LXX, of Israel, elect, chosen of God (
aof Christ
bof holy angels
withof Christians
LXX Usage: for בָּחַר (so prob. in, for MT בָּחַן), בָּרִיא, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

24 times

Appears 24 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
5
1 Peter
4
Luke
3
Mark
3
2 John
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:1
  • 1 Timothy 5:21
  • Colossians 3:12
  • Matthew 20:16
  • Matthew 24:31

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