χειροτονέω cheirotonéō
Meaning
to be a hand-reacher or voter (by raising the hand), i.e. (generally) to select or appoint
In the King James Version: choose, ordain
Derivation: from a comparative of G5495 (χείρ) and (to stretch);
Where it is used
- Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
- 2 Corinthians 8:19 More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
- 2 Timothy 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
- Titus 3:15 All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.