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αἱρετίζω G140

G140 is the Greek word αἱρετίζω, transliterated hairetízō. The King James Version most often renders it chosen.

Word: αἱρετίζωTransliteration: hairetízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to make a choice.

Where it comes from

from a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

chosen 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: choose.

Verses using αἱρετίζω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Matthew 12:18 · KJV

Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

Common questions

What does Strong's G140 mean?

G140 is the Greek word αἱρετίζω (hairetízō), meaning to make a choice.

How is G140 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it chosen (1 time).

How many times does G140 appear in the Bible?

αἱρετίζω (hairetízō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G140 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι).

Nearby entries

G137 · Αἰνών — Ænon, a place in Palestine G138 · αἱρέομαι — to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer G139 · αἵρεσις — properly, a choice, i.e. (specially) a…G141 · αἱρετικός — a schismatic G142 · αἴρω — to lift up; by implication, to take up or…G143 · αἰσθάνομαι — to apprehend (properly, by the senses)

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