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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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χειροτονέω

Strong’s: G5500

Associated OET lemmas: χειροτονέω

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Constructions: χειροτονέω; χείρ; τείνω; stretch, reach

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

Show passage in OET: CO2 8:19

OET-RV CO2 8:19

19 and not only that, he was also chosen by the assemblies as our travelling companion as we bring this gift as our service for the master’s honour and for our readiness.

OET-LV CO2 8:19

19 not and only this, but also having_been_chosen by the assemblies are_travelling_companion of_us, with the grace this which being_served by us, because/for the of_the master glory, and the_readiness of_us,

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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 OET 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).

Show passage in OET: ACT 14:23

OET-RV ACT 14:23

23 They appointed some elders for each assembly, then they fasted and prayed for the elders—asking the master that they believed in to look after them.

OET-LV ACT 14:23

23 And having_chosen elders for_them in assembly, having_prayed with fastings, they_entrusted them to_the master on whom they_had_believed.

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