◄ 1951. epilegó ►
Strong's Lexicon epilegó: To choose, to select, to call upon Original Word: ἐπιλέγω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epilegó Pronunciation: ep-ee-leg'-o Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-leg'-om-ahee) Definition: To choose, to select, to call upon Meaning: I call; mid: I choose for myself; pass: I am named. Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb λέγω (legó, meaning "to say" or "to speak"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epilegó," the concept of choosing or calling is present in Hebrew words like בָּחַר (bachar, Strong's H977), which means "to choose" or "to select." Usage: The Greek verb "epilegó" primarily means to choose or select, often with a sense of calling upon or naming. It implies a deliberate decision or selection, often with a purpose or intention behind the choice. In the New Testament, it is used to convey the idea of choosing or calling upon someone for a specific role or task. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of choosing or selecting was significant in various contexts, including political, military, and religious settings. The act of choosing was often associated with authority and purpose, reflecting the chooser's intentions and plans. In the biblical context, the idea of God choosing or calling individuals or groups is a recurring theme, emphasizing divine sovereignty and purpose. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from epi and legó Definition to call or name, to choose NASB Translation called (1), chose (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1951: ἐπιλέγω ἐπιλέγω: (present passive participle ἐπιλεγόμενος); 1 aorist middle participle ἐπιλεξάμενος; 1. to say besides (cf. ἐπί, D. 4) (Herodotus, et al.); to surname (Plato, legg. 3, p. 700 b.): in passive John 5:2 (Tdf. τό λεγομένη), unless the meaning to name (put a name upon) be preferred here; cf. ἐπονομάζω. 2. to choose for (Herodotus and following; the Sept.); middle to choose for oneself: Acts 15:40 (2 Samuel 10:9; Herodotus 3, 157; Thucydides 7, 19; Diodorus 3, 73 (74); 14, 12; Josephus, Antiquities 4, 2, 4, and others). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance call, choose. Middle voice from epi and lego; to surname, select -- call, choose. see GREEK epi see GREEK lego Forms and Transliterations επελέξατο επέλεξε επιλέγεται επιλεγομενη επιλεγομένη ἐπιλεγομένη επιλεξαμενος επιλεξάμενος ἐπιλεξάμενος επιλεξάτωσαν επίλεξον επιλέξω epilegomene epilegomenē epilegoméne epilegoménē epilexamenos epilexámenos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance John 5:2 V-PPM/P-NFS GRK: κολυμβήθρα ἡ ἐπιλεγομένη Ἐβραϊστὶ Βηθζαθά NAS: [gate] a pool, which is called in Hebrew KJV: which is called in the Hebrew tongue INT: a pool which [is] called in Aramaic Bethesda Acts 15:40 V-APM-NMS GRK: Παῦλος δὲ ἐπιλεξάμενος Σίλαν ἐξῆλθεν NAS: But Paul chose Silas and left, KJV: And Paul chose Silas, and departed, INT: Paul however having chosen Silas went forth Strong's Greek 1951 2 Occurrences ἐπιλεγομένη — 1 Occ. ἐπιλεξάμενος — 1 Occ.