UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to choose, to elect, to select

Semantic entry: 30.101

Semantic domains: Think

Subdomains: To Choose, To Select, To Prefer

Definition: to choose or select, presumably by a group and possibly by the actual raising of the hand

Sense 2: to appoint, to assign

Semantic entry: 37.103

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Assign to a Role or Function

Definition: to formally appoint or assign someone to a particular task

Notes: In RV ACT 14:23 · LV ACT 14:23 · Read together ACT 14:23 χειροτονέω may, however, be understood in the meaning of ‘to choose or elect to office by the raising of hands’ (see 30.101: χειροτονέω).