Eklogē ἐκλογή
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| ἐκλογή | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | eklogē |
| Strong's number | G1589 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | feminine noun |
| Gloss | selecting |
| Occurrences | 7 in 7 verses |
| Most frequent in | Romans (4) |
Eklogē (Greek ἐκλογή, Strong's G1589) is a Greek feminine noun meaning “selecting”. It occurs 7 times in 7 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
ἐκλογή, ῆς ἡ
(ἐκλέγω), [in Aq.: Isa.22:7; Sm., Th.: Isa.37:24 * ;]
a choice, selection; in NT, always of the Divine choice (EV, election): σκεῦος ἐκλογῆς, genitive qual., a chosen vessel; κατ ἐ., Rom.9:11 11:5, 28; with genitive of person(s), 1Th.1:4, 2Pe.1:10; by meton., ἡ ἐ. = οἱ ἐκλεκτοί, Rom.11:7.†
(AS)
(ἐκλέγω), [in Aq.: Isa.22:7; Sm., Th.: Isa.37:24 * ;]
a choice, selection; in NT, always of the Divine choice (EV, election): σκεῦος ἐκλογῆς, genitive qual., a chosen vessel; κατ ἐ., Rom.9:11 11:5, 28; with genitive of person(s), 1Th.1:4, 2Pe.1:10; by meton., ἡ ἐ. = οἱ ἐκλεκτοί, Rom.11:7.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | election (6), chosen (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | election (3), chosen (2), elect (1), he has chosen (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Eklogē, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Acts
- Acts 9:15But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
Romans
- Romans 9:11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,
- Romans 11:5Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
- Romans 11:7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blindedWhat then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,
- Romans 11:28As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.
1 Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,
2 Peter
- 2 Peter 1:10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).