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αἱρέομαι G138

G138 is the Greek word αἱρέομαι, transliterated hairéomai. The King James Version most often renders it choose.

Word: αἱρέομαιTransliteration: hairéomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer.

Where it comes from

probably akin to G142 (αἴρω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

choose 1×hath 1×chosen 1×choosing 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: choose.

Verses using αἱρέομαι

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Philippians 1:22 · KJV

But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 · KJV

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Hebrews 11:25 · KJV

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Common questions

What does Strong's G138 mean?

G138 is the Greek word αἱρέομαι (hairéomai), meaning to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer.

How is G138 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it choose (1 time), hath (1 time), chosen (1 time), choosing (1 time).

How many times does G138 appear in the Bible?

αἱρέομαι (hairéomai) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G138 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to G142 (αἴρω).

Nearby entries

G135 · αἴνιγμα — an obscure saying ("enigma"), i.e…G136 · αἶνος — properly, a story, but used in the sense of…G137 · Αἰνών — Ænon, a place in Palestine G139 · αἵρεσις — properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a…G140 · αἱρετίζω — to make a choice G141 · αἱρετικός — a schismatic

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