Forms of the word
Greek transliteration
eklogē
Simplified transliteration
ekloge
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament
7
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
n-1b
Gloss
election, choice, selection
Definition
the act of choosing out, election;, in NT election to privilege by divine grace, Rom. 9:11; 11:5, 28; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Pet. 1:10; ἡ ἐκλογή, the elect, Rom. 11:7; ἐκλογῆς, equivalent to ἐκλεκτόν, by Hebraism, Acts 9:15*
Greek-English Concordance for ἐκλογή
| Acts 9:15 |
But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is for me a chosen (eklogēs | ἐκλογῆς | gen sg fem) instrument to carry my name before both Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel, |
| Romans 9:11 |
even before they were born or had done anything either good or bad so that God’s purpose according to election (eklogēn | ἐκλογήν | acc sg fem) might stand, |
| Romans 11:5 |
So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen (eklogēn | ἐκλογήν | acc sg fem) by grace. |
| Romans 11:7 |
What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking, but the elect (eklogē | ἐκλογή | nom sg fem) obtained it. The rest were hardened, |
| Romans 11:28 |
In regard to the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but in regard to election (eklogēn | ἐκλογήν | acc sg fem) they are dearly loved for the sake of their forefathers. |
| 1 Thessalonians 1:4 |
We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen (eklogēn | ἐκλογήν | acc sg fem) you, |
| 2 Peter 1:10 |
Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election (eklogēn | ἐκλογήν | acc sg fem). For by doing these things you will never come to ruin. |