◄ 140. hairetizó ►
Strong's 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: I choose. Meaning: To choose, to prefer, to select. 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. 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.) 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 hēretisa Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts 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.