Strong's Lexicon hairetizó: To choose, to prefer Original Word: αἱρετίζω Word Origin: Derived from αἱρέω (haireō), meaning "to choose" or "to take." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of choosing is reflected in several Hebrew words, such as בָּחַר (bachar, Strong's H977), which means "to choose" or "to select." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe God's choice of Israel as His people (e.g., Deuteronomy 7:6). Usage: The verb "hairetizó" is used to express the act of choosing or preferring one thing over another. It implies a deliberate decision or selection based on personal preference or judgment. In the context of the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of making a choice that aligns with one's values or beliefs. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of choice was significant in philosophical and ethical discussions. The ability to choose was often associated with moral responsibility and personal agency. In the Jewish context, choosing was also a central theme, as seen in the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where the people were called to choose obedience to God's commandments. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 140 hairetízō (from 138 /hairéomai) – to select, choose as one's own. See 138 (haireō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haireó Definition to choose NASB Translation chosen (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 140: αἱρετίζωαἱρετίζω: 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 ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance choose. From a derivative of haireomai; to make a choice -- choose. see GREEK haireomai Forms and Transliterations αιρετιει αιρετιεί αιρετίζει αιρετιώ ηρέτικε ηρέτικέ ηρέτικεν ηρετισα ηρέτισα ᾑρέτισα ηρετισάμην ηρέτισαν ηρετίσατο ηρέτισε eretisa ēretisa heirétisa hēirétisa heretisa hēretisaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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