Epilégomai — G1951
G1951 · Greek — ἐπιλέγομαι
Pronunciation: ep-ee-leg'-om-ahee
Definition
verb
to surname, select
- to say besides
- to choose for
Usually translated as
call, choose
Origin
middle voice from G1909 and G3004
Occurrences
Epilégomai occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (1), Acts (1)
- John 5:2 — Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called (ἐπιλεγομένη) in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
- Acts 15:40 — And Paul chose (ἐπιλεξάμενος) Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
Strong's Lexicon — E