Topic Overview
ἐκλεκτός (eklektos)
ἐκλεκτός (eklektos) (Greek Lexicon • G1588 • choice, select, eminent, chosen): choice, select, eminent, chosen. Primary meaning: choice, select, eminent, chosen, elect, chosen. Strong's: select; by implication, favorite. Lexical nuances: choice, select (cl., rarely; Thuc., Plat., al.), hence, eminent : Ro 16:13 (cf. Ez 27:24 ). It is closely linked with גַּן (gan) (Hebrew Lexicon • H1588 • garden, enclosed paradise): garden, enclosed paradise. Garden, hedged enclosure; specifically the sanctuary-garden planted by God in Eden (Gan- Eden ) where humanity walked in fellowship with God.