pr. to swim out, to escape by swimming; hence, generally, to escape, get clear of a place, Jn. 5:13; though ἐκνεύσας, in this place, may be referred to ἐκνεύω, to deviate, withdraw*
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*
chosen out, selected;, in NT chosen as a recipient of special privilege, elect, Col. 3:12; specially beloved, Lk. 23:35; possessed of prime excellence, exalted, 1 Tim.