G1586

Greek Lexicon Entry

Original

ἐκλέγομαι

Transliteration

bâchar

Testament

New Testament

Definition

properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select

Etymology & Derivation

middle voice from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3004 (λέγω) (in its primary sense);

Related Entries

parent of
G1589

ἐκλογή

eklogḗ

(divine) selection (abstractly or concretely)
parent of
G1588

ἐκλεκτός

eklektós

select; by implication, favorite
derives from
G1537

ἐκ

ek

literal or figurative; direct or remote)
derives from
G3004

λέγω

légō

properly, to "lay" forth, i
parent of
G4899

συνεκλεκτός

syneklektós

chosen in company with, i

English Translations (KJV)

chosen 123x
chose 29x

2 English word(s) are translated from G1586 in the King James Bible, appearing a total of 152 times.

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