KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: The act of choosing or a choice made. Sense 2: Those who are chosen, collectively.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Romans 9:11
Complete exact-word concordance
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
(For the children being not yet borne, neither hauing done any good or euil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of workes, but of him that calleth.)
Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
Euen so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for, but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded,
1611 marginal noteOr, hardened.
As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.
As concerning the Gospel, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are beloued for the fathers sakes.
Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
Knowing, brethren beloued, your election of God.
1611 marginal noteOr, beloued of God: your election.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Wherefore, the rather, brethren, giue diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye doe these things, ye shall neuer fall.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Choice; the act of choosing.
The act of choosing; choice; the act of selecting one or more from others. ... Those who are elected.
