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title: "Strong"
description: "G138 αἱρέομαι (hairéomai) definition:  to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer"
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## G138 Definition

 Strong's number G138
 
Lemma αἱρέομαι
 
Transliteration hairéomai
 
Pronunciation -
 
Strong's definition to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer choose probably akin to [G142](/lexicon/G142) (αἴρω);
 
## 3 instances of the word αἱρέομαι
 hairéomai (G138) 

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2 Thessalonians 2:13 - we But are bound to give thanks God alway for you brethren beloved of the Lord because chosen you God from the beginning to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth

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Hebrews 11:25 - rather Choosing to suffer affliction with the people of God than for a season to enjoy the pleasures of sin

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Philippians 1:22 - if But I live in the flesh this is the fruit of my labour yet what I shall choose not I wot

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