ἐπιλέγω

epilegomai · /ep-ee-leg'-om-ahee/

Number

G1951

Language

Greek

Original word

ἐπιλέγω

Transliteration

epilegomai

Pronunciation

ep-ee-leg'-om-ahee

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

middle voice from 1909 and 3004; to surname, select:--call, choose.

KJV: call, choose

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιλέγω across 2 verses.

called1×

chose1×

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse

Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. market: or, gate

Acts1 verse

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

What does Strong's G1951 (epilegomai) mean?

middle voice from 1909 and 3004; to surname, select:--call, choose.

How many times does G1951 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1951 (ἐπιλέγω) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “called.”

How is epilegomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1951 is rendered as “called” (1×), “chose” (1×).