ἘΚΛΕΚΤΟΝ, ἐκλεκτον
EKLEKTON, eklekton
Sounds Like: ek-LEK-ton
Translations: chosen, elect, choice, excellent, precious, a chosen one
From the root: ἘΚΛΕΚΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something or someone that has been selected or chosen, often implying a special status or quality. It can refer to individuals chosen by God, or to things that are of superior quality or value. It is often used to denote a select group or a highly esteemed item.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G1588 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Barnabus
- Letter of Barnabas — 6:2
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 4:74
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
From the same root
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