Hairéomai — G138

Definition

verb

to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer

1. to take for oneself, to choose, prefer

Usually translated as

choose

Origin

probably akin to G142

• aírō (G142)

Occurrences

Hairéomai occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Philippians (1), 2 Thessalonians (1), Hebrews (1)

• Philippians 1:22 — But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose (αἱρήσομαι) I wot not.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13 — But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen (εἵλατο) you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
• Hebrews 11:25 — Choosing (ἑλόμενος) rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;