Strong's Greek · G1589

ἐκλογή

eklogḗ

chosen, election

Definition

(divine) selection (abstractly or concretely)

Derivation

from G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι);

Appears 7 times in Scripture

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

Romans 11:5

In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

Romans 9:11

Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

Romans 11:28

Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.

Romans 11:7

What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

Acts 9:15

“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.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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