KJV dictionary & concordance

choose

Meaning of “choose”

To select or prefer from among alternatives.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

59 occurrences58 verses16 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 17:9

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KJV PCE

Thou art the Lord the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham;

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Nehemiah 9:7 · retained source text

Thou art the LORD the God, who diddest choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Caldees, and gauest him the name of Abraham:

1611 marginal noteGen. 11.31. and 12.1. & 17.5.

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Historical English dictionary sources

To have the power of choice.

volume 1, leaf 390, column 1 (main_dictionary)