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Chosen
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
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.)
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
One who, or that which is the object of choice or special favor.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: participle (p.)
Selected from a number; picked out; choice. Seven hundred chosen men left-handed. Judg. xx. 16.