G1589

ἐκλογή

eklogē

Feminine noun · From ἐκλέγομαι (G1586)

From G1586; (divine) selection (abstractly or concretely):—chosen, election.

Outline

the act of picking out, choosing

of the act of God's free will by which before the foundation of the world he decreed his blessings to certain persons
the decree made from choice by which he determined to bless certain persons through Christ by grace alone

a thing or person chosen

of persons: God's elect

Usages

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said unto him,

Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

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Romans 9:11

(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

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Romans 11:5

Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

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Romans 11:7

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded

Breakdown

he seeketh for The kingdom of God; the inheritance and promises promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. the election will obtain the inheritance, etc., but the rest will be blinded and die on this side (Isaiah 6:9-11).

Precepts

2 Corinthians 4:3

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Romans 11:28

As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.

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1 Thessalonians 1:4

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.

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2 Peter 1:10

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Precepts

Hebrews 6:11

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