"the act of choosing out, election; in NT election to privilege by divine grace, Rom. 9:11; 11:5, 28; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Pet. 1:10; ἡ ἐκλογή, the elect, Rom. 11:7; ἐκλογῆς, equivalent to ἐκλεκτόν, by Hebraism, Acts 9:15*"
Definition and meaning
the act of choosing out, election; in NT election to privilege by divine grace, Rom. 9:11; 11:5, 28; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Pet. 1:10; ἡ ἐκλογή, the elect, Rom. 11:7; ἐκλογῆς, equivalent to ἐκλεκτόν, by Hebraism, Acts 9:15*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐκλογή
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of ekloge (G1589) across the King James Bible.
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.
Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
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Common questions
Strong's G1589 (ekloge) is a Greek word that means: the act of choosing out, election; in NT election to privilege by divine grace, Rom. 9:11; 11:5, 28; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Pet. 1:10; ἡ ἐκλογή, the elect, Rom. 11:7; ἐκλογῆς, equivalent to ἐκλεκτόν, by Hebr... It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word ekloge (G1589) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1589 is ekloge, a Greek word defined as: the act of choosing out, election; in NT election to privilege by divine grace, Rom. 9:11; 11:5, 28; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Pet. 1:10; ἡ ἐκλογή, the elect, R. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ekloge is a Greek word found in the New Testament.