ἐξελέξαντο
eklégomai
they chose
To choose or select for oneself; to pick out from among a larger group, often with intention or purpose. In the middle voice, emphasizes the subject's involvement and interest in the selection, sometimes implying privilege or special status of those chosen. In various contexts, may refer to choosing individuals, things, or concepts for a specific role, function, or relationship.
Acts 6:5 · Word #10
Lexicon G1586
| Lemma | ἐκλέγομαι |
| Transliteration | eklégomai |
| Strong's | G1586 |
| Definition | To choose or select for oneself; to pick out from among a larger group, often with intention or purpose. In the middle voice, emphasizes the subject's involvement and interest in the selection, sometimes implying privilege or special status of those chosen. In various contexts, may refer to choosing individuals, things, or concepts for a specific role, function, or relationship. |
Morphology V AOR MID IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they chose |
| Literal | they-chose-out |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐκλέγω |
| Strong's | G1586 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1586-07
they chose for themselves
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple completed action), middle voice (self-involved/reflexive), indicative mood (statement of fact), 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist indicative denotes a simple completed action in past time, while the middle voice highlights the subject’s personal involvement or interest in the choice. "They chose for themselves" preserves both the completed aspect and the reflexive/self-involved force of the middle. |
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