ἐπιλέγω
epilegōVerbG1951
to call/choose
From: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3004 (λέγω);
Short Definition
to surname, select
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to say in addition .
2.to call by name, to call
3.to choose; mid., to choose for oneself
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּחַר
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
1
John
1
Key Passages
- Acts 15:40
- John 5:2
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