The meaning of “χειροτονέω”
Understanding cheirotonéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
choose, ordain. - to be a hand-reacher or voter (by raising the hand), i.e. (generally) to select or appoint
χειροτονέω
choose, ordain. - to be a hand-reacher or voter (by raising the hand), i.e. (generally) to select or appoint
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 14:23 | “And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.” Word: χειροτονέω (cheirotonéō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:19 | “And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:” Word: χειροτονέω (cheirotonéō) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:22 | “The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time. ” Word: χειροτονέω (cheirotonéō) | |
| Titus 3:15 | “All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia. ” Word: χειροτονέω (cheirotonéō) |