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chose

Meaning of “chose”

Selected or preferred.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
29 occurrences27 verses16 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 6:2

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1 Kings 8:16
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Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Kings 8:16 · retained source text

Since the day that I brought foorth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no citie out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house that my Name might be therein; but I chose Dauid to be ouer my people Israel.

1611 marginal note2.Sam. 7.8.

1 Kings 11:34
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Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant’s sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Kings 11:34 · retained source text

Howbeit, I will not take the whole kingdome out of his hand: but I will make him Prince all the dayes of his life, for Dauid my seruants sake, whom I chose, because hee kept my Commandements and my Statutes:

Complete reference index — all 27 verses
Genesis 6:2Genesis 13:11Exodus 18:25Deuteronomy 4:37Deuteronomy 10:15Joshua 8:3Judges 5:81 Samuel 13:21 Samuel 17:402 Samuel 6:212 Samuel 10:91 Kings 8:161 Kings 11:341 Chronicles 19:101 Chronicles 28:42 Chronicles 6:5Job 29:25Psalms 78:67Psalms 78:68Psalms 78:70Isaiah 66:4Ezekiel 20:5Luke 6:13Luke 14:7Acts 6:5Acts 13:17Acts 15:40

Where “chose” appears

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Genesis2 occurrences
2 versesExodus1 occurrence
1 verseDeuteronomy2 occurrences
2 versesJoshua1 occurrence
1 verseJudges1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel2 occurrences
2 verses2 Samuel2 occurrences
2 verses1 Kings3 occurrences
2 verses1 Chronicles2 occurrences
2 verses2 Chronicles2 occurrences
1 verseJob1 occurrence
1 versePsalms3 occurrences
3 versesIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel1 occurrence
1 verseLuke2 occurrences
2 versesActs3 occurrences
3 verses

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Webster 1828

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The past tense and past participle of choose.

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