ἐκλεκτούς
eklektós
elect
Selected out from among others; chosen for a particular purpose, service, or privilege. Denotes being picked out as distinct from a larger group, often for a specific function, status, or role. In Koine usage, it may refer collectively to persons or things identified as specially appointed, valued, or set apart.
Mark 13:22 · Word #17
Lexicon G1588
| Lemma | ἐκλεκτός |
| Transliteration | eklektós |
| Strong's | G1588 |
| Definition | Selected out from among others; chosen for a particular purpose, service, or privilege. Denotes being picked out as distinct from a larger group, often for a specific function, status, or role. In Koine usage, it may refer collectively to persons or things identified as specially appointed, valued, or set apart. |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | elect |
| Literal | elect |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐκλεκτός |
| Strong's | G1588 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1588-07
the chosen ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective used substantively; accusative masculine plural (AMP), functioning as a direct object or object of a preposition; denotes a group of males or mixed group marked as chosen. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective denotes those picked out from among others for a purpose or status. Rendered substantivally in the accusative masculine plural, it refers to a distinct group as "the chosen ones." |
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