1589. eklogé

Lexicon

eklogé: Election, choice, selection

Original Word: ἐκλογή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: eklogé
Pronunciation: ek-lo-GAY
Phonetic Spelling: (ek-log-ay')
Definition: Election, choice, selection
Meaning: a choosing out, selecting, choice (by God).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

chosen, election.

From eklegomai; (divine) selection (abstractly or concretely) -- chosen, election.

see GREEK eklegomai

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1589 eklogḗ (from 1537 /ek, "out from and to" and 3004 /légō, "speaking to a conclusion") – properly, selection out of and to a given outcome; (theologically) election. See 1586 (eklegomai).

[1589 /eklogḗ ("divine selection") occurs seven times in the Greek NT. The cognate verb 1586 /eklégomai ("select, choose out") occurs 22 times "and is always in the Greek middle voice" (DNTT, 1, 538).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eklegó
Definition
a (divine) selection
NASB Translation
choice (4), choosing (1), chosen (1), those who were chosen (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1589: ἐκλογή

ἐκλογή, ἐκλογῆς, ἡ (ἐκλέγω), election, choice;

a. the act of picking out, choosing: σκεῦος ἐκλογῆς (the genitive of quality; cf. Winers Grammar, § 34, 3 b.; (Buttmann, 161 (140f))), equivalent to ἐκλεκτόν, namely, τοῦ Θεοῦ, Acts 9:15; specifically used of that act of God's free will by which before the foundation of the world he decreed his blessings to certain persons; — ἡ κατ' ἐκλογήν προφεσις, the decree made from choice (A. V. the purpose according to election, cf. Winer's Grammar, 193 (182)), Romans 9:11 (cf. Fritzsche at the passage, p. 298ff); — particularly that by which he determined to bless certain persons through Christ, Romans 11:28; κατ' ἐκλογήν χάριτος, according to an election which is due to grace, or a gracious election, Romans 11:5; with the genitive of the person elected, 1 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Peter 1:10.

b. the thing or person chosen: equivalent to ἐκλεκτοί, Romans 11:7. (Plato, Aristotle, Polybius, Diodorus, Josephus, Dionysius Halicarnassus, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐκλέγομαι (eklegomai), meaning "to choose" or "to select."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of election in the Old Testament is often associated with the Hebrew word בָּחַר (bachar), Strong's Hebrew Number 977, which means "to choose" or "to select." This term is used in contexts where God chooses individuals, such as David, or the nation of Israel for His purposes. Another related term is יָדַע (yada), Strong's Hebrew Number 3045, which can imply a chosen relationship, as in God's intimate knowledge and selection of His people.

Usage: The word ἐκλογή is used in the New Testament to describe God's sovereign choice, often in relation to salvation and the calling of believers. It appears in contexts discussing divine election and the chosen people of God.

Context: The concept of ἐκλογή (eklogē) is central to understanding the doctrine of election in the New Testament. It is used to describe God's sovereign and gracious choice of individuals or groups for a particular purpose, often related to salvation and service. This term underscores the belief that God's selection is based on His divine will and purpose rather than human merit or effort.

In Romans 9:11, Paul discusses the concept of election in the context of God's purpose, stating, "Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s purpose in election might stand." Here, ἐκλογή emphasizes God's initiative and purpose in choosing Jacob over Esau, highlighting the divine prerogative in election.

Romans 11:5-7 further elaborates on the remnant chosen by grace, "So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace." This passage illustrates that election is an act of grace, not based on human works, reinforcing the idea that God's choice is rooted in His mercy and purpose.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:4, Paul reassures the believers of their status as the elect, "Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you." This reflects the assurance and comfort that comes from being part of God's elect, emphasizing the relational aspect of election as being loved and chosen by God.

Theologically, ἐκλογή is often associated with the broader doctrine of predestination, where God's foreknowledge and sovereign will determine the course of salvation history. It is a concept that has been the subject of much theological discussion and debate, particularly concerning human free will and divine sovereignty.

Forms and Transliterations

εκλελοχισμένος εκλογη εκλογή ἐκλογὴ εκλογην εκλογήν ἐκλογὴν εκλογης εκλογής ἐκλογῆς εκλύσεως εκλύτρωσιν εξελογίζοντο ekloge eklogē eklogḕ eklogen eklogēn eklogḕn ekloges eklogês eklogēs eklogē̂s

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 9:15 N-GFS
GRK: ὅτι σκεῦος ἐκλογῆς ἐστίν μοι
NAS: to him, Go, for he is a chosen instrument
KJV: he is a chosen vessel unto me,
INT: for a vessel of choice is to me

Romans 9:11 N-AFS
GRK: ἡ κατ' ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις τοῦ
NAS: according to [His] choice would stand,
KJV: according to election might stand,
INT: the according to election purpose

Romans 11:5 N-AFS
GRK: λεῖμμα κατ' ἐκλογὴν χάριτος γέγονεν
NAS: according to [God's] gracious choice.
KJV: according to the election of grace.
INT: a remnant according to election of grace there has been

Romans 11:7 N-NFS
GRK: ἡ δὲ ἐκλογὴ ἐπέτυχεν οἱ
NAS: it has not obtained, but those who were chosen obtained
KJV: but the election hath obtained it,
INT: but [the] elect obtained [it]

Romans 11:28 N-AFS
GRK: δὲ τὴν ἐκλογὴν ἀγαπητοὶ διὰ
NAS: but from the standpoint of [God's] choice they are beloved
KJV: as touching the election, [they are] beloved
INT: however the election beloved on account of

1 Thessalonians 1:4 N-AFS
GRK: θεοῦ τὴν ἐκλογὴν ὑμῶν
NAS: beloved by God, [His] choice of you;
KJV: beloved, your election of God.
INT: God the election of you

2 Peter 1:10 N-AFS
GRK: κλῆσιν καὶ ἐκλογὴν ποιεῖσθαι ταῦτα
NAS: about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice
KJV: calling and election sure: for
INT: calling and election to make these things

Strong's Greek 1589
7 Occurrences

ἐκλογὴ — 1 Occ.
ἐκλογὴν — 5 Occ.
ἐκλογῆς — 1 Occ.