G138 αἱρέομαι

Strong's Greek Concordance · 4 KJV occurrences

αἱρέομαι

hairéomai

Definition

to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer

KJV Renderings

choose

Derivation / Etymology

probably akin to G142 (αἴρω);

KJV Verses (4)

Philippians 1:22But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Hebrews 11:25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;