ἐκλεκτός (eklektós) — Chosen

Greek word study: ἐκλεκτός (eklektós), Strong's G1588. select; by implication, favorite

GreekStrong's G1588
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐκλεκτός (eklektós)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

select; by implication, favorite

Word study
Derivation: from G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι);

KJV translation words: chosen, elect

Where this word appears

Strong's G1588 is tagged on 24 words in 24 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 20:16 and last appears in Revelation 17:14.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

elect ×10chosen ×7To the elect ×2the elect ×2Chosen One ×1a chosen ×1of the elect ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐκλεκτοὺς ×4ἐκλεκτῶν ×4ἐκλεκτοί ×3ἐκλεκτούς ×3ἐκλεκτὸν ×3ἐκλεκτοὶ ×2ἐκλεκτοῖς ×1ἐκλεκτόν ×1ἐκλεκτός ×1ἐκλεκτῇ ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×51 Peter ×4Mark ×3Luke ×3Romans ×22 John ×2Colossians ×11 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 24)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1586 ἐκλέγομαι (eklégomai).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does eklektós (G1588) mean?

Select; by implication, favorite.

How is G1588 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1588 as: chosen, elect.

How often does ἐκλεκτός (eklektós) appear?

Strong's G1588 is tagged on 24 words in 24 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 20:16 and last appears in Revelation 17:14.