Word study · Greek
eklogē
election, choice
Say it: ek-log-AY (approximate)
ἐκλογή
What it means
A choosing out, a selection. In Romans 9 to 11 it refers to God's choice of Israel and of a remnant (9:11, 11:5, 11:7, 11:28). Paul also speaks of Saul as God's "chosen instrument" (Acts 9:15). How election works is one of the great debates of theology.
Open question Debated
Whether election in Romans 9 to 11 concerns individuals' destinies, the choice of a people for a purpose, or both, is debated.
Range of meaning
- ElectionGod's choosing.
- ChoiceSelection.
In Romans
- Chapter 9
"God's purpose according to election" (9:11).
- Chapter 11
"According to the election of grace" (11:5, 11:7, 11:28).
Every verse (4)
Verses where G1589 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources