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chosen

Meaning of “chosen”

Selected, preferred, or appointed from among others.

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123 occurrences119 verses35 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 14:7

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Proverbs 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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1611 witness · Proverbs 16:16 · retained source text

How much better is it to get wisedome, then gold? and to get vnderstanding, rather to be chosen then siluer?

1611 marginal noteCha.8.11.

Proverbs 22:1
A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
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¶ A Good name is rather to be chosen then great riches, and louing fauour rather then siluer & golde.

1611 marginal noteOr, fauour is better then, &c.

1611 marginal noteEccles.7.2

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