# G1588 --- ## Gary’s Bible Definition - chosen - elect --- ## Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - eklektos ek-lek-tos') --- ## 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) --- ## Part of Speech - Adjective --- ## BSB Translation - --- ## NASB Translation - chosen (9), choice (2), choice man (1), chosen (1), chosen one (1) - elect (8) --- ## NASB Word Origin - from eklegó ([[G1586]]) --- ## Occurrences - 23 --- ## Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_1588.htm --- ## BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/1588.htm --- ## 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]]). --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Outline - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Vines - --- ## Transliteration Details - --- ## Date - Initial - 2019.10.24 - Revised - 2024.02.11 ---