συνεκλεκτός
syneklektós
G4899 substantive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Chosen together with others; belonging to a group that has been collectively selected. Primary sense is identification as being selected in association or fellowship with others, especially in communal or collective contexts. Used to designate individuals or groups sharing a status of being 'chosen' along with another party.
Semantic Range
chosen together with; jointly selected; sharing the status of being chosen; associated as chosen; co-elect
Root / Etymology
Compound of σύν (with, together with) and ἐκλεκτός (chosen, selected), itself the verbal adjective of ἐκλέγω (to pick out, choose, select).
Historical & Contextual Notes
The word συνεκλεκτός is rare in surviving Greek literature and is attested in the New Testament only at 1 Peter 5:13, where it refers to 'she who is chosen together with you' (συνεκλεκτὴ ἐν Βαβυλῶνι)—likely referencing a woman or a congregation understood to share in the status of being 'chosen' among the addressees. The term is a specialized formation in Koine Greek, emphasizing joint or collective election as distinct from the simple ἐκλεκτός. In other Greek literature, the formation is uncommon, suggesting its use may reflect the lexical creativity of early followers of Jesus or of specific epistolary style, influenced by Jewish scriptural vocabulary. While later translation tradition renders the term as 'elect' or 'chosen,' the prefix σύν ('with, together') highlights the collective nature of the designation, which can be obscured in English. No distinct theological content is inherent in the Greek itself beyond the idea of shared status.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from a compound of σύν and ἐκλέγομαι; chosen in company with, i.e. co-elect (fellow Christian):--elected together with.
Root Family
συν-εκλεκτ- (syneklektós) — to select, to choose, to be associated with in selection
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4899-01 |
συνεκλεκτὴ | suneklekte | ADJ.S NOM F SG |
chosen together with you | co-chosen woman | co-chosen woman | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4899-01 |
1 Peter 5:13 | συνεκλεκτὴ | suneklekte | ADJ.S NOM F SG |
chosen together with you | co-chosen woman | co-chosen woman |