Strong's G138 · Greek
αἱρέομαι
haireomai · /hahee-reh'-om-ahee/
Definition
probably akin to 142; to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer:--choose. Some of the forms are borrowed from a cognate hellomai hel'-lom-ahee; which is otherwise obsolete.
KJV: choose. Some of the forms are borrowed from a cognate hellomai hel'-lom-ahee; which is otherwise obsolete
Root / derivation: probably akin to 142
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered αἱρέομαι across 3 verses.
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3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Philippians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G138 (haireomai) mean?
probably akin to 142; to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer:--choose. Some of the forms are borrowed from a cognate hellomai hel'-lom-ahee; which is otherwise obsolete.
How many times does G138 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G138 (αἱρέομαι) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “choose.”
How is haireomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G138 is rendered as “choose” (1×), “Choosing” (1×), “chosen” (1×), “hath” (1×).
Where does the Greek word αἱρέομαι come from?
probably akin to 142