ἐπιλέγομαι G1951

G1951 is the Greek word ἐπιλέγομαι, transliterated epilégomai. The King James Version most often renders it called.

Word: ἐπιλέγομαιTransliteration: epilégomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to surname, select.

middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3004 (λέγω).

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

called 1×chose 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: call, choose.

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

What does Strong's G1951 mean?

G1951 is the Greek word ἐπιλέγομαι (epilégomai), meaning to surname, select.

How is G1951 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it called (1 time), chose (1 time).

How many times does G1951 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιλέγομαι (epilégomai) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1951 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3004 (λέγω).