Bible Dictionary

Choose

To select or decide in favor of one person, thing, course, or group from among alternatives.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

95 of 516

Letter

C

Meaning

To select or decide in favor of one person, thing, course, or group from among alternatives.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 13:11
  • Genesis 24:57-58
  • Deuteronomy 7:6-7
  • Deuteronomy 30:19
  • Joshua 24:15
  • Judges 10:14
  • 1 Samuel 17:8
  • 2 Samuel 24:12
  • Psalm 25:12
  • Psalm 119:30
  • Isaiah 7:15-16
  • Matthew 22:14
  • John 15:16

Original Language

Hebrew

בָּחַר

bachar

to choose; select; elect; prefer

Greek

ἐκλέγομαι

eklegomai

to choose; select; elect

Meaning

To choose is to select or decide in favor of one person, thing, course, or group from among alternatives.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, choose refers to the act of selecting or deciding in favor of a person, people, thing, place, or course of action. Choices may be made by individuals, leaders, or groups.

Scripture also describes God’s choosing of people, places, and purposes. The term therefore occurs in contexts ranging from ordinary decisions to national and religious selection.

Key References

  • Genesis 13:11
  • Genesis 24:57-58
  • Deuteronomy 7:6-7
  • Deuteronomy 30:19
  • Joshua 24:15
  • Judges 10:14
  • 1 Samuel 17:8
  • 2 Samuel 24:12
  • Psalm 25:12
  • Psalm 119:30
  • Isaiah 7:15-16
  • Matthew 22:14
  • John 15:16
  • Select
  • Choice
  • Decision
  • Elect
  • Will
  • Obedience
  • Serve
  • Forsake

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 13:11
  • Genesis 24:57-58
  • Deuteronomy 7:6-7
  • Deuteronomy 30:19
  • Joshua 24:15
  • Judges 10:14
  • 1 Samuel 17:8
  • 2 Samuel 24:12
  • Psalm 25:12
  • Psalm 119:30
  • Isaiah 7:15-16
  • Matthew 22:14
  • John 15:16

Related Terms

select choice decision elect

Study Topics

decisions selection obedience service