Refiner Word Study haireo (G138)
G138  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
αἱρέω
haireo
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"some list as deponent αἱρέομαι, to take; mid. to choose"

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Definition and meaning

What does haireo mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G138
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

some list as deponent αἱρέομαι, to take; mid. to choose

In the original Greek the word is written: αἱρέω

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with haireo

These are the most notable occurrences of haireo (G138) across the King James Bible.

Philippians 1:22

But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

But 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 11:25

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about haireo

What does haireo mean in Greek?

Strong's G138 (haireo) is a Greek word that means: some list as deponent αἱρέομαι, to take; mid. to choose It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does haireo appear in the Bible?

The word haireo (G138) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G138?

Strong's G138 is haireo, a Greek word defined as: some list as deponent αἱρέομαι, to take; mid. to choose. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is haireo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

haireo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.