The Definition of the word Chosen

Chosen

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 [114]ELECTION.)