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ἐκλογή G1589
G1589 is the Greek word ἐκλογή, transliterated eklogḗ. The King James Version most often renders it election.
What it means
(divine) selection (abstractly or concretely).
Where it comes from
from G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: chosen, election.
Verses using ἐκλογή
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 9:15 · KJV
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:
Romans 9:11 · KJV
(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;)
Romans 11:5 · KJV
Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
Romans 11:7 · KJV
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
Romans 11:28 · KJV
As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.
1 Thessalonians 1:4 · KJV
Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
2 Peter 1:10 · KJV
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1589 mean?
G1589 is the Greek word ἐκλογή (eklogḗ), meaning (divine) selection (abstractly or concretely).
How is G1589 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it election (6 times), chosen (1 time).
How many times does G1589 appear in the Bible?
ἐκλογή (eklogḗ) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1589 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι).
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