The Linked Word ProjectStrong's Number G5500
χειροτονέω
cheirotoneo · khi-rot-on-eh'-o
Transliteration:
cheirotoneo{khi-rot-on-eh'-o}
Word Origin:
from a comparative of 5495 and teino (to stretch)
TDNT:
9:437,1309
Part of Speech:
verb
Strong's Definition:
to be a hand-reacher or voter (by raising the hand), i.e. (generally) to select or appoint
Usage in the KJV:
ordain 3, choose 1
Total: 4
Occurs 2 times in the Greek text.
Total: 4
Occurs 2 times in the Greek text.
Definition:
- to vote by stretching out the hand
- to create or appoint by vote: one to have charge of some office or duty
- to elect, create, appoint