Translation | Verse | Text |
Strong Concordance | Pr 22:1 | A good name [08034] is rather to be chosen [0977] than great [07227] riches [06239], and loving [02896] favour [02580] rather than silver [03701] and gold [02091]. |
Word | Easton Dictionary - Definition |
CHOSEN | spoken of warriors (Ex. 15:4; Judg. 20:16), of the Hebrew nation (Ps. 105:43; Deut. 7:7), of Jerusalem as the seat of the temple (1 Kings 11:13). Christ is the "chosen" of God (Isa. 42:1); and the apostles are "chosen" for their work (Acts 10:41). It is said with regard to those who do not profit by their opportunities that "many are called, but few are chosen" (Matt. 20:16). (See ELECTION.) |