Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1589
ἐκλογή
eklogē · “selecting”
Used 7 times across 4 books
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.†
(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.†
Where it appears
Acts1
Romans4
1 Thessalonians1
2 Peter1
In the text
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: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;)Romans 11:5Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.Romans 11:7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blindedRomans 11:28As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.1 Thessalonians 1:4Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.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:
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