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Greek Word Study
G1588
ἐκλεκτός
eklektós
G1588 · Greek
Elect, chosen, selected. Eklektos. God will bring about justice for His elect. The chosen of God are those who belong to Him through faith. Chosen not because of merit but because of grace.
Verses with this word
Romans 8:33
“Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.”
Colossians 3:12
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long...”
Matthew 20:16
“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.”
Matthew 22:14
“For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Matthew 24:22
“And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be ...”