ἐκλεκτῶν
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.
Romans 8:33 · Word #4
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 GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| 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 G1588-05
of the chosen ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective functioning substantively; genitive masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine plural form denotes those who have been selected out from a larger group. "Of the chosen ones" preserves the genitive case and the substantive adjectival sense referring to a distinct group. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of the chosen ones
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the collective sense of 'ἐκλεκτῶν'; no context adjustment needed. |