Choose; Chosen
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Choose; Chosen in the Bible?
The words denote an act of comparison of two or more objects or persons, the preference and selection of one, or of a few out of a larger number for a certain purpose, function, position or privilege.
SIGNIFICANCE
This concept is crucial in understanding God's relationship with Israel and His sovereignty over human choices.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Choose; Chosen. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Choose; Chosen in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Choose; Chosen clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Choose; Chosen." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/choose-chosen/