Matthew 22:14
New Testament • 3 words with Strong's data
"For many are called, but few are chosen."
Word-by-Word Analysis
רַב
rab
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
קָרָא
qârâʼ
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
בָּחַר
bâchar
properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
Key Terms in This Verse
קָרָא qârâʼ
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
Study H7121 →Cross References
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.
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