# G1588
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## Gary’s Bible Definition
- chosen
- elect
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## Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling)
- eklektos ek-lek-tos')
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## Strong's Definition & Usage
- Definition: select, by implication favorite
- Usage: chosen out, elect, choice, select, sometimes as subst: of those chosen out by God for the rendering of special service to Him (of the Hebrew race, particular Hebrews, the Messiah, and the Christians)
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## Part of Speech
- Adjective
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## BSB Translation
-
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## NASB Translation
- chosen (9), choice (2), choice man (1), chosen (1), chosen one (1)
- elect (8)
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## NASB Word Origin
- from eklegó ([[G1586]])
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## Occurrences
- 23
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## Occurrences Link
- https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_1588.htm
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## BibleHub Link
- https://biblehub.com/greek/1588.htm
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## Helps Word Studies
- Cognate: [[G1588]] eklektós (an adjective, derived from [[G1586]] /eklégomai, "to select, choose," also used as a substantive/noun) – properly, selected (chosen from, out of), especially as a deeply personal choice – literally "chosen, out of a personal preference (intention)." See [[G1586]] (eklegomai).
- Typically, [[G1588]] /eklektós ("select, chosen") describes people who choose to follow the Lord, i.e. become God's choice by freely receiving faith ([[G4102]] /pístis) from Him. Accordingly, these two terms are directly connected (see [[Titus_01|Titus 1.1]]; [[Luke_18|Luke 18.7,8]]).
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## Blue Letter Bible - Outline
-
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## Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition
-
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## Blue Letter Bible - Vines
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## Transliteration Details
-
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## Date
- Initial
- 2019.10.24
- Revised
- 2024.02.11
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