Bible Dictionaries
Chosen
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Spoken of warriors (Exodus 15:4; Judges 20:16 ), of the Hebrew nation (Psalm 105:43; Deuteronomy 7:7 ), of Jerusalem as the seat of the temple (1 Kings 11:13 ). Christ is the "chosen" of God (Isaiah 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" (Matthew 20:16 ). (See ELECTION .) Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Chosen'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/c/chosen.html. 1897.