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ΕΞΕΛΕΛΕΞΑΜΗΝ, εξελελεξαμην

EXELELEXAMĒN, exelelexamēn

Sounds Like: ex-eh-LEL-ex-ah-men

Translations: I chose, I selected, I picked out for myself, I elected

From the root: ΕΚΛΕΓΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a verb in the middle voice, indicating an action performed by the subject for their own benefit or interest. It means to choose, select, or pick out, often with the nuance of making a deliberate choice for oneself. It is used to describe the act of selecting something or someone from a larger group.

Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Indicative, Middle Voice

Strong’s number: G1586 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Codex Sinaiticus

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