ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΟΤΟΝΕΩ, επιχειροτονεω
EPICHEIROTONEŌ, epicheirotoneō
Sounds Like: ep-ee-kheh-roh-ton-EH-oh
Translations: to appoint, to ordain, to choose, to select
From the root: ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΟΤΟΝΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'επι' (upon, over) and 'χειροτονέω' (to stretch out the hand, to vote by stretching out the hand, to appoint). It means to appoint or ordain someone, often by the laying on of hands or by a vote indicated by a show of hands. It describes the act of formally selecting or designating an individual for a specific role or office, particularly in an ecclesiastical or leadership context.
Inflection: Does not inflect (this is the infinitive/lexical form)
Strong’s number: G1982 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ἘΠΙΧΕΙΡΟΤΟΝΗΘΕΝΤΕΣ — appointed by vote, chosen by vote, elected by vote
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