ἐκλογή
ekloge (eklogḗ)
/ek-log-ay'/
“a choice, selection”
Primary meaning: a choice, selection. Strong's: (divine) selection (abstractly or concretely). Lexical nuances: a choice, selection ; in NT, always of the Divine choice (EV, election): σκεῦος ἐκλογῆς , gen. qual., a chosen vessel; κατ ἐ. , Ro 9:11 11:5 , 28 ; c. gen. pers., I Th 1:4 , II Pe 1:10 ; by meton., ἡ ἐ. = οἱ ἐκλεκτοί , Ro 11:7 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
chosenelection
Key Biblical Occurrences (6)
Foundational passages where ἐκλογή (ekloge) carries significant theological or narrative weight.