Strong's G5500 · Greek
χειροτονέω
cheirotonéō
Number
G5500
Language
Greek
Original word
χειροτονέω
Transliteration
cheirotonéō
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
to be a hand-reacher or voter (by raising the hand), i.e. (generally) to select or appoint
KJV: choose, ordain
Root / derivation: from a comparative of G5495 (χείρ) and (to stretch);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered χειροτονέω across 4 verses.
ordained3×
chosen1×
was1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5500 (cheirotonéō) mean?
to be a hand-reacher or voter (by raising the hand), i.e. (generally) to select or appoint
How many times does G5500 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5500 (χειροτονέω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ordained.”
How is cheirotonéō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5500 is rendered as “ordained” (3×), “chosen” (1×), “was” (1×).
Where does the Greek word χειροτονέω come from?
from a comparative of G5495 (χείρ) and (to stretch);