140. hairetizó

Lexicon

hairetizó: To choose, to prefer

Original Word: αἱρετίζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: hairetizó
Pronunciation: hahee-ret-ID-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (hahee-ret-id'-zo)
Definition: To choose, to prefer
Meaning: I choose.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

choose.

From a derivative of haireomai; to make a choice -- choose.

see GREEK haireomai

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 140 hairetízō (from 138 /hairéomai) – to select, choose as one's own. See 138 (haireō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from haireó
Definition
to choose
NASB Translation
chosen (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 140: αἱρετίζω

αἱρετίζω: 1 aorist ᾑρέτισα (Treg. ᾑρέτισα, see Iota); (from αἱρετός, see αἱρέω); to choose: Matthew 12:18. (Often in the Sept. in O. T. Apocrypha and in ecclesiastical writings; the middle is found in Ctesias () Pers. § 9 (cf. Herodotus edition Schweig. 6:2, p. 354). Cf. Sturz, De dial. Maced. etc., p. 144.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from αἱρέω (haireō), meaning "to choose" or "to take."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for αἱρετίζω, the concept of choosing is prevalent in the Hebrew Scriptures. Key Hebrew words related to choice include בָּחַר (bachar, Strong's Hebrew 977), meaning "to choose" or "to select," often used in contexts where God chooses individuals or nations for specific purposes. Another related term is רָצָה (ratsah, Strong's Hebrew 7521), meaning "to be pleased with" or "to accept," which can imply a choice based on favor or preference. These Hebrew terms underscore the biblical theme of divine and human choice throughout the Scriptures.

Usage: The term αἱρετίζω is used in the context of making a choice or selection, often implying a deliberate or intentional decision.

Context: The Greek verb αἱρετίζω, found in ancient Greek literature, carries the connotation of making a choice or selection. In the New Testament, the concept of choosing is significant, often relating to decisions of faith, moral choices, or the selection of leaders and paths. While the specific term αἱρετίζω does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, its root, αἱρέω, is foundational in understanding the theological implications of choice in the Christian life.

Theologically, the act of choosing is central to the narrative of Scripture, where individuals are often called to choose between following God or pursuing their own desires. This concept is reflected in various passages where believers are encouraged to choose righteousness and faithfulness. The idea of choice is also evident in the selection of disciples, leaders, and the chosen people of God.

In the broader context of early Christian writings, αἱρετίζω and its derivatives are used to discuss the nature of heresy (from αἵρεσις, hairesis, meaning "choice" or "sect"), where individuals or groups choose to deviate from orthodox teachings. This highlights the importance of making choices aligned with sound doctrine and the teachings of Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

αιρετιει αιρετιεί αιρετίζει αιρετιώ ηρέτικε ηρέτικέ ηρέτικεν ηρετισα ηρέτισα ᾑρέτισα ηρετισάμην ηρέτισαν ηρετίσατο ηρέτισε eretisa ēretisa heirétisa hēirétisa heretisa hēretisa

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 12:18 V-AIA-1S
GRK: μου ὃν ᾑρέτισα ὁ ἀγαπητός
NAS: WHOM I HAVE CHOSEN; MY BELOVED
KJV: whom I have chosen; my
INT: of me whom I have chosen beloved

Strong's Greek 140
1 Occurrence

ᾑρέτισα — 1 Occ.