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ἘΚΛΕΛΕΧΘΑΙ, ἐκλελεχθαι

EKLELECHTHAI, eklelechthai

Sounds Like: ek-le-LEKH-thai

Translations: to be chosen, to be selected, to be picked out

From the root: ΕΚΛΕΓΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This is the perfect infinitive passive form of the verb 'eklegō', meaning 'to choose out' or 'to select'. In this form, it indicates a state of having been chosen or selected, emphasizing the result of the action. It functions as a verbal noun, often used after verbs like 'to wish' or 'to be able'.

Inflection: Perfect, Infinitive, Passive

Strong’s number: G1586 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Justin Martyr
  • Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 67:4

From the same root

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