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ΧΕΙΡΟΤΟΝΗΣΟΥΣΙΝ, χειροτονησουσιν

CHEIROTONĒSOUSIN, cheirotonēsousin

Sounds Like: kheh-roh-toh-nee-SOU-sin

Translations: they will appoint, they will choose by vote, they will elect, they will ordain

From the root: ΧΕΙΡΟΤΟΝΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a compound verb meaning to choose or appoint by stretching out the hand, often in the context of voting or electing. It describes the act of selecting someone for a position or task, typically through a public or formal process. In a sentence, it would indicate that a group of people will make such a selection.

Inflection: Future Active Indicative, 3rd Person Plural

Strong’s number: G5500 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews

From the same root

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