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The Bible presents choice as a fundamental aspect of human existence, reflecting the image of God in humanity and the capacity to make decisions that align with divine will or deviate from it.<br><br><b>Old Testament</b><br><br>The notion of choice is evident from the earliest narratives in the Bible. In Genesis, Adam and Eve are presented with the choice to obey God's command regarding the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (<a href="/genesis/2-16.htm">Genesis 2:16-17</a>). Their decision to eat the forbidden fruit (<a href="/genesis/3-6.htm">Genesis 3:6</a>) illustrates the exercise of free will and the consequences of choices that oppose God's instructions.<br><br>Deuteronomy emphasizes the importance of choice in the covenant relationship between God and Israel. Moses, addressing the Israelites, sets before them a choice between life and prosperity or death and destruction, urging them to "choose life" by loving and obeying God (<a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19-20</a>). This passage underscores the significance of choice in determining one's spiritual and communal destiny.<br><br>Joshua also highlights the theme of choice when he challenges the Israelites to serve the Lord, declaring, "But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve" (<a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a>). This call to decision-making reinforces the personal responsibility each individual holds in their relationship with God.<br><br><b>Wisdom Literature</b><br><br>The Book of Proverbs frequently addresses the concept of choice, contrasting the paths of wisdom and folly. <a href="/proverbs/1-29.htm">Proverbs 1:29-31</a> warns of the consequences of rejecting wisdom and choosing not to fear the Lord, illustrating the principle that choices have inherent outcomes. The wisdom literature often presents choice as a moral and ethical decision, with the fear of the Lord as the foundation of wise living (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>).<br><br><b>New Testament</b><br><br>In the New Testament, choice is central to the message of the Gospel. Jesus Christ calls individuals to make a decisive choice to follow Him, as seen in His invitation to the rich young ruler to sell his possessions and follow Him (<a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21-22</a>). The young man's sorrowful departure highlights the difficulty and cost of choosing to follow Christ.<br><br>The Apostle Paul addresses the concept of choice in his epistles, particularly in the context of salvation and sanctification. In <a href="/romans/6-16.htm">Romans 6:16</a> , Paul writes, "Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?" This passage emphasizes the dichotomy of choices leading to spiritual life or death.<br><br>Paul also speaks of the transformative power of choosing to live by the Spirit rather than the flesh, as seen in <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-17</a> . The believer's choice to walk in the Spirit results in the fruit of the Spirit, contrasting with the works of the flesh.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Theologically, the concept of choice is integral to understanding human responsibility and divine sovereignty. While God is sovereign and His purposes will ultimately prevail, Scripture affirms that humans are endowed with the ability to make meaningful choices. This dynamic is evident in the doctrine of salvation, where individuals are called to respond to God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>).<br><br>The Bible consistently presents choice as a matter of the heart, urging believers to align their will with God's will. The call to choose life, to serve the Lord, and to walk in the Spirit reflects the ongoing invitation to live in accordance with God's purposes and to experience the fullness of life in Him.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a></span><br>And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/matthew/4-1.htm">Matthew 4:1-25</a></span><br>Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a></span><br>If you love me, keep my commandments.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Romans 13:4</a></span><br>For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath on him that does evil.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/20-13.htm">Exodus 20:13</a></span><br>You shall not kill.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) Act of choosing; the voluntary act of selecting or separating from two or more things that which is preferred; the determination of the mind in preferring one thing to another; election.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The power or opportunity of choosing; option.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) Care in selecting; judgment or skill in distinguishing what is to be preferred, and in giving a preference; discrimination.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A sufficient number to choose among.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) The thing or person chosen; that which is approved and selected in preference to others; selection.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) The best part; that which is preferable.<p>7. (<I>superl.</I>) Worthy of being chosen or preferred; select; superior; precious; valuable.<p>8. (<I>superl.</I>) Preserving or using with care, as valuable; frugal; -- used with of; as, to be choice of time, or of money.<p>9. (<I>superl.</I>) Selected with care, and due attention to preference; deliberately chosen.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">CHOICE</span><p>chois.<br><br>See <a href="../c/choose.htm">CHOOSE</a>; <a href="../w/will.htm">WILL</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/139.htm"><span class="l">139. hairesis -- <b>choice</b>, opinion</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>choice</b>, opinion. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: hairesis Phonetic<br> Spelling: (hah'-ee-res-is) Short Definition: a self-chosen opinion, a sect <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/139.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1588.htm"><span class="l">1588. eklektos -- select, by impl. favorite</span></a> <br><b>...</b> favorite. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: eklektos Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ek-lek-tos') Short Definition: chosen, elect, <b>choice</b>, select Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1588.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/1586.htm"><span class="l">1586. eklego -- to select</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1586 (from 1537 , "out of" and 3004 , " to a conclusion") -- properly, to select<br> (choose) out of, by a highly deliberate <b>choice</b> (ie real heart-preference) with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1586.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/1589.htm"><span class="l">1589. ekloge -- a (divine) selection</span></a> <br><b>...</b> selection. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ekloge Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ek-log-ay') Short Definition: a choosing out, selecting, <b>choice</b> by God <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1589.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/830.htm"><span class="l">830. authairetos -- self-chosen, ie of one's own accord</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 830 (an adjective, derived from 846 , "self" and 138 , "make a personal <b>choice</b>") --<br> properly, act (by free <b>choice</b>); literally describing a person's decision as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/830.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2920.htm"><span class="l">2920. krisis -- a decision, judgment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> on. See 2919 (). [2917 () stresses the that go with a particular judgment<br> (of blessing or pain depending on the <b>choice</b>).]. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2920.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/140.htm"><span class="l">140. hairetizo -- to choose</span></a> <br><b>...</b> choose. From a derivative of haireomai; to make a <b>choice</b> -- choose. see GREEK haireomai.<br> (eretisa) -- 1 Occurrence. 139, 140. hairetizo. 141 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/140.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2820.htm"><span class="l">2820. kleroo -- to assign by lot</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 2820 (from 2819 , "to cast lots") -- properly, make a <b>choice</b> when assisted<br> by casting (cf. S. Zodhiates, ); to appoint (assign) by lot-casting. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2820.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2307.htm"><span class="l">2307. thelema -- will</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination (properly, the thing), ie (actively)<br> <b>choice</b> (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2307.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3404.htm"><span class="l">3404. miseo -- to hate</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3404 -- properly, to detest (on a basis); hence, ; to than someone (something)<br> else, ie to renounce one <b>choice</b> in favor of another. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3404.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4004.htm"><span class="l">4004. mibchor -- <b>choice</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>choice</b>. Transliteration: mibchor Phonetic Spelling: (mib-khore') Short Definition:<br> <b>choice</b>. Word Origin from bachar Definition <b>choice</b> NASB Word Usage <b>choice</b> (3). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4004.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6266.htm"><span class="l">6266. athiq -- eminent, surpassing, <b>choice</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 6265, 6266. athiq. 6267 . eminent, surpassing, <b>choice</b>. Transliteration:<br> athiq Phonetic Spelling: (aw-theek') Short Definition: <b>choice</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6266.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8321b.htm"><span class="l">8321b. soreqah -- (<b>choice</b>) vine</span></a><br><b>...</b> (<b>choice</b>) vine. Transliteration: soreqah Short Definition: vine. Word Origin from<br> the same as saroq Definition (<b>choice</b>) vine NASB Word Usage <b>choice</b> vine (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8321b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8321a.htm"><span class="l">8321a. soreq -- (<b>choice</b> species of) the vine</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8321, 8321a. soreq. 8321b . (<b>choice</b> species of) the vine. Transliteration:<br> soreq Short Definition: vine. Word Origin from the same <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8321a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2173.htm"><span class="l">2173. zimrah -- perhaps <b>choice</b> products</span></a><br><b>...</b> perhaps <b>choice</b> products. Transliteration: zimrah Phonetic Spelling: (zim-raw') Short<br> Definition: products. <b>...</b> From zamar; pruned (ie <b>Choice</b>) fruit -- best fruit. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2173.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4030.htm"><span class="l">4030. migdanah -- a <b>choice</b> or excellent thing</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4029, 4030. migdanah. 4031 . a <b>choice</b> or excellent thing. Transliteration:<br> migdanah Phonetic Spelling: (mig-daw-naw') Short Definition: things. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4030.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7796a.htm"><span class="l">7796a. Soreq -- "<b>choice</b> vines," a valley where Delilah lived</span></a><br>Soreq or Soreq. 7796, 7796a. Soreq or Soreq. 7796b . "<b>choice</b> vines," a valley<br> where Delilah lived. Transliteration: Soreq or Soreq Short Definition: Sorek. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7796a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8321.htm"><span class="l">8321. soreq -- (<b>choice</b> species of) the vine</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8320, 8321. soreq. 8321a . (<b>choice</b> species of) the vine. Transliteration: soreq<br> Phonetic Spelling: (so-rake') Short Definition: choicest. choicest, noble wine <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8321.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7796.htm"><span class="l">7796. Sowreq -- "<b>choice</b> vines," a valley where Delilah lived</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7795b, 7796. Sowreq. 7796a . "<b>choice</b> vines," a valley where Delilah lived.<br> Transliteration: Sowreq Phonetic Spelling: (so-rake') Short Definition: Sorek. Sorek <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7796.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm"><span class="l">977. bachar -- to choose</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to choose NASB Word Usage <b>choice</b> (6), choicest (2), choose (40),<br> chooses (22), choosing (1), chose (21), chosen (67), desired (2), men (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/977.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/of_choice_which_is_an.htm"><span class="l">Of <b>Choice</b>, which is an Act of the Will with Regard to the Means <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF <b>CHOICE</b>, WHICH IS AN ACT OF THE WILL WITH REGARD TO THE MEANS (SIX ARTICLES).<br> We must <b>...</b> And <b>choice</b> is preceded by counsel. First of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of choice which is an.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_choice_is_an_act.htm"><span class="l">Whether <b>Choice</b> is an Act of Will or of Reason?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF <b>CHOICE</b>, WHICH IS AN ACT OF THE WILL WITH REGARD TO THE MEANS (SIX ARTICLES)<br> Whether <b>choice</b> is an act of will or of reason? Objection <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether choice is an act.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/a_choice_of_masters.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Choice</b> of Masters</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY A <b>CHOICE</b> OF MASTERS. 'Because thou servedst not the<br> Lord thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a choice of masters.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_importance_of_a_choice.htm"><span class="l">The Importance of a <b>Choice</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> GENESIS THE IMPORTANCE OF A <b>CHOICE</b>. <b>...</b> It was his sin that he was guided in<br> his <b>choice</b> only by considerations of temporal advantage. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the importance of a choice.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_use_precedes_choice.htm"><span class="l">Whether Use Precedes <b>Choice</b>?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF USE, WHICH IS AN ACT OF THE WILL IN REGARD TO THE MEANS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether<br> use precedes <b>choice</b>? Objection 1: It would seem that use precedes <b>choice</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether use precedes choice.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_choice_is_only_of.htm"><span class="l">Whether <b>Choice</b> is Only of the Means, or Sometimes Also of the End?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF <b>CHOICE</b>, WHICH IS AN ACT OF THE WILL WITH REGARD TO THE MEANS (SIX ARTICLES) Whether<br> <b>choice</b> is only of the means, or sometimes also of the end? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether choice is only of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_there_is_love_of.htm"><span class="l">Whether There is Love of <b>Choice</b> in the Angels?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE LOVE OR DILECTION OF THE ANGELS (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether there is<br> love of <b>choice</b> in the angels? Objection 1: It would seem <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether there is love of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_choice_is_to_be.htm"><span class="l">Whether <b>Choice</b> is to be Found in Irrational Animals?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF <b>CHOICE</b>, WHICH IS AN ACT OF THE WILL WITH REGARD TO THE MEANS (SIX ARTICLES)<br> Whether <b>choice</b> is to be found in irrational animals? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether choice is to be.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chadwick/the_gospel_of_st_mark/chapter_3_7-19_the_choice_of.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Choice</b> of the Twelve</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Mark CHAPTER 3:7-19 THE <b>CHOICE</b> OF THE TWELVE. <b>...</b> p.179,) The <b>choice</b> was all His own,<br> and in their early enthusiasm not one whom He summoned refused the call. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 3 7-19 the choice of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/the_choice_of_gideon_was.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Choice</b> of Gideon was a Figure of Our Lord's Incarnation, The</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, on the Holy Spirit. To the Emperor Gratian. Book I. The<br> <b>choice</b> of Gideon was a figure of our Lord's Incarnation, the. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/the choice of gideon was.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/choice.htm"><span class="l"><b>Choice</b> (113 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8. (superl.) Preserving or using with care, as valuable; frugal; -- used with of;<br> as, to be <b>choice</b> of time, or of money. <b>...</b><b>CHOICE</b>. chois. See CHOOSE; WILL. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/choice.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/choicest.htm"><span class="l">Choicest (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 49:11 Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the <b>choice</b><br> vine; he washeth his garments in wine, and his vesture in the blood of grapes <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/choicest.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/will.htm"><span class="l">Will (64996 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The <b>choice</b> which is made; a determination or preference which results<br> from the act or exercise of the power of <b>choice</b>; a volition. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/will.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/election.htm"><span class="l">Election (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (see PREDESTINATION.). Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The act of choosing;<br><b>choice</b>; selection. <b>...</b> 4. (a.) Discriminating <b>choice</b>; discernment. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/election.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/chosen.htm"><span class="l">Chosen (197 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (pp) of Choose. 2. (pp) Selected from a number; picked out; <b>choice</b>. 3. (n.) One<br> who, or that which is the object of <b>choice</b> or special favor. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/chosen.htm - 53k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/volition.htm"><span class="l">Volition</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The result of an act or exercise of choosing or willing; a state of <b>choice</b>.<br> 3. (n.) The power of willing or determining; will. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/volition.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/selected.htm"><span class="l">Selected (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). Romans 11:6 But if it is in His grace that He has selected them,<br> then His <b>choice</b> is no longer determined by human actions. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/selected.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dial.htm"><span class="l">Dial (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> al, a'-haz: 1. Hezekiah's Sickness and the Sign 2. The Sign a Real Miracle 3. The<br> "Dial" a Staircase 4. Time of Day of the Miracle 5. Hezekiah's <b>Choice</b> of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dial.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/choose.htm"><span class="l">Choose (116 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vt) To make <b>choice</b> of; to select; to take by way of preference from two or more<br> objects offered; to elect; as, to choose the least of two evils. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/choose.htm - 54k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/heresy.htm"><span class="l">Heresy (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary From a Greek word signifying (1) a <b>choice</b>, (2)<br> the opinion chosen, and (3) the sect holding the opinion. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heresy.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-pro-choice.html">Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Matthias-Judas-Paul.html">Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/women-Bible-choice-marriage.html">Did women in the Bible have a choice about whom they married? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/choice.htm">Choice: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Choice (113 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45</a></span><br />"Again the Kingdom of the Heavens is like a jewel merchant who is in quest of <span class="boldtext">choice</span> pearls. <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/1-53.htm">Luke 1:53</a></span><br />The hungry He has satisfied with <span class="boldtext">choice</span> gifts, But the rich He has sent empty-handed away.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7</a></span><br />and shall not God execute the justice to His <span class="boldtext">choice</span> ones, who are crying unto Him day and night -- bearing long in regard to them?<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Luke 23:35</a></span><br />And the people were standing, looking on, and the rulers also were sneering with them, saying, 'Others he saved, let him save himself, if this be the Christ, the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> one of God.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/2-10.htm">John 2:10</a></span><br />and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have drunk freely, then that which is worse. You have kept the good wine until now!"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a></span><br />And the Lord said unto him, 'Be going on, because a <span class="boldtext">choice</span> vessel to Me is this one, to bear My name before nations and kings -- the sons also of Israel;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7</a></span><br />When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a <span class="boldtext">choice</span> among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Romans 8:20</a></span><br />For the Creation fell into subjection to failure and unreality (not of its own <span class="boldtext">choice</span>, but by the will of Him who so subjected it)<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33</a></span><br />Who shall lay a charge against the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> ones of God? God 'is' He that is declaring righteous,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Romans 9:11</a></span><br />(for they being not yet born, neither having done anything good or evil, that the purpose of God, according to <span class="boldtext">choice</span>, might remain; not of works, but of Him who is calling,) it was said to her --<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/11-5.htm">Romans 11:5</a></span><br />So then also in the present time a remnant according to the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> of grace there hath been; <br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Romans 11:6</a></span><br />But if it is in His grace that He has selected them, then His <span class="boldtext">choice</span> is no longer determined by human actions. Otherwise grace would be grace no longer.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Romans 11:28</a></span><br />In relation to the Good News, the Jews are God's enemies for your sakes; but in relation to God's <span class="boldtext">choice</span> they are dearly loved for the sake of their forefathers.<br /><span class="source">(WEY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/16-13.htm">Romans 16:13</a></span><br />Salute Rufus, the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> one in the Lord, and his mother and mine,<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a></span><br />Put on, therefore, as <span class="boldtext">choice</span> ones of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humble-mindedness, meekness, long-suffering,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:4</a></span><br />knowing as we do, brethren, that you are beloved by God and that He has chosen you.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">1 Timothy 5:21</a></span><br />I testify fully, before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> messengers, that these things thou mayest keep, without forejudging, doing nothing by partiality.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">2 Timothy 2:10</a></span><br />because of this all things do I endure, because of the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> ones, that they also salvation may obtain that 'is' in Christ Jesus, with glory age-during.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Titus 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> ones of God, and an acknowledging of truth that 'is' according to piety,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">1 Peter 1:1</a></span><br />Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> sojourners of the dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4</a></span><br />to whom coming -- a living stone -- by men, indeed, having been disapproved of, but with God <span class="boldtext">choice</span>, precious,<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a></span><br />Wherefore, also, it is contained in the Writing: 'Lo, I lay in Zion a chief corner-stone, <span class="boldtext">choice</span>, precious, and he who is believing on him may not be put to shame;'<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />and ye 'are' a <span class="boldtext">choice</span> race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired, that the excellences ye may shew forth of Him who out of darkness did call you to His wondrous light;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">2 Peter 1:10</a></span><br />wherefore, the rather, brethren, be diligent to make stedfast your calling and <span class="boldtext">choice</span>, for these things doing, ye may never stumble,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">2 John 1:1</a></span><br />The Elder to the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> Kyria, and to her children, whom I love in truth, and not I only, but also all those having known the truth,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_john/1-13.htm">2 John 1:13</a></span><br />salute thee do the children of thy <span class="boldtext">choice</span> sister. Amen. <br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a></span><br />these with the Lamb shall make war, and the Lamb shall overcome them, because Lord of lords he is, and King of kings, and those with him are called, and <span class="boldtext">choice</span>, and stedfast.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/18-7.htm">Genesis 18:7</a></span><br />Abraham ran to the herd, and fetched a tender and good calf, and gave it to the servant. He hurried to dress it.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/23-6.htm">Genesis 23:6</a></span><br />Hear us, my lord: thou art a mighty prince among us: in the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> of our sepulchres bury thy dead; none of us shall withhold from thee his sepulchre, but that thou mayest bury thy dead.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Genesis 24:10</a></span><br />The servant took ten camels, of his master's camels, and departed, having a variety of good things of his master's with him. He arose, and went to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/27-9.htm">Genesis 27:9</a></span><br />Go now to the flock, and get me from there two good young goats. I will make them savory food for your father, such as he loves.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Genesis 43:11</a></span><br />Their father, Israel, said to them, "If it must be so, then do this. Take from the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> fruits of the land in your bags, and carry down a present for the man, a little balm, a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts, and almonds;<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Genesis 49:11</a></span><br />Binding his foal to the vine, his donkey's colt to the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> vine; he has washed his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/15-4.htm">Exodus 15:4</a></span><br />Chariots of Pharaoh and his force He hath cast into the sea; And the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> of his captains Have sunk in the Red Sea! <br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a></span><br />The choicest first-fruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in its mother's milk. <br /><span class="source">(Root in JPS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11</a></span><br />then it shall happen that to the place which Yahweh your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the wave offering of your hand, and all your <span class="boldtext">choice</span> vows which you vow to Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-14.htm">Deuteronomy 32:14</a></span><br />Butter of the herd, and milk of the flock, with fat of lambs, rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the finest of the wheat. Of the blood of the grape you drank wine.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Deuteronomy 33:13</a></span><br />Of Joseph he said, "His land is blessed by Yahweh, for the precious things of the heavens, for the dew, for the deep that couches beneath,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-14.htm">Deuteronomy 33:14</a></span><br />for the precious things of the fruits of the sun, for the precious things of the growth of the moons,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15</a></span><br />for the chief things of the ancient mountains, for the precious things of the everlasting hills,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-16.htm">Deuteronomy 33:16</a></span><br />for the precious things of the earth and its fullness, the good will of him who lived in the bush. Let the blessing come on the head of Joseph, On the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/20-15.htm">Judges 20:15</a></span><br />And the children of Benjamin numbered on that day out of the cities twenty and six thousand men that drew sword, besides the inhabitants of Gibeah, who numbered seven hundred chosen men.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Judges 20:16</a></span><br />All this people, even seven hundred chosen men, were left-handed; every one could sling stones at a hair-breadth, and not miss.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/20-34.htm">Judges 20:34</a></span><br />And there came over against Gibeah ten thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and the battle was sore; but they knew not that evil was close upon them.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-29.htm">1 Samuel 2:29</a></span><br />Why do you kick at my sacrifice and at my offering, which I have commanded in my habitation, and honor your sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the best of all the offerings of Israel my people?'<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/8-16.htm">1 Samuel 8:16</a></span><br />And he will take your men-servants, and your maid-servants, and your most <span class="boldtext">choice</span> young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">1 Samuel 9:2</a></span><br />And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a <span class="boldtext">choice</span> young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/1-21.htm">2 Samuel 1:21</a></span><br />Ye mountains of Gilboa, Let there be no dew nor rain upon you, neither fields of offerings: For there the shield of the mighty was vilely cast away, The shield of Saul, not anointed with oil. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">2 Samuel 10:9</a></span><br />Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/4-23.htm">1 Kings 4:23</a></span><br />ten head of fat cattle, and twenty head of cattle out of the pastures, and one hundred sheep, besides harts, and gazelles, and roebucks, and fattened fowl.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/3-19.htm">2 Kings 3:19</a></span><br />You shall strike every fortified city, and every <span class="boldtext">choice</span> city, and shall fell every good tree, and stop all springs of water, and mar every good piece of land with stones.'"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">2 Kings 19:23</a></span><br />By your messengers you have defied the Lord, and have said,'With the multitude of my chariots, I have come up to the height of the mountains, to the innermost parts of Lebanon; and I will cut down its tall cedars, and its <span class="boldtext">choice</span> fir trees; and I will enter into his farthest lodging place, the forest of his fruitful field.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">1 Chronicles 7:40</a></span><br />All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers' houses, <span class="boldtext">choice</span> and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. The number of them reckoned by genealogy for service in war was twenty-six thousand men.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10</a></span><br />Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-11.htm">1 Chronicles 21:11</a></span><br />So Gad came to David, and said to him, Thus says Yahweh, Take your <span class="boldtext">choice</span>:<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">2 Chronicles 25:5</a></span><br />Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand <span class="boldtext">choice</span> men, able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23</a></span><br />Many brought gifts to Yahweh to Jerusalem, and precious things to Hezekiah king of Judah; so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations from thenceforth.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/5-18.htm">Nehemiah 5:18</a></span><br />Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six <span class="boldtext">choice</span> sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this I didn't demand the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy on this people.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be grieved; for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Esther 2:9</a></span><br />The maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness from him. He quickly gave her cosmetics and her portions of food, and the seven <span class="boldtext">choice</span> maidens who were to be given her out of the king's house. He moved her and her maidens to the best place in the women's house.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/9-19.htm">Esther 9:19</a></span><br />Therefore the Jews of the villages, who live in the unwalled towns, make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, a good day, and a day of sending presents of food to one another.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/9-22.htm">Esther 9:22</a></span><br />as the days in which the Jews had rest from their enemies, and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to gladness, and from mourning into a good day; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, and of sending presents of food to one another, and gifts to the needy.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/22-25.htm">Job 22:25</a></span><br />The Almighty will be your treasure, and precious silver to you.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/28-15.htm">Job 28:15</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Choice</span> gold cannot be given for it, nor silver be weighed for its price.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/36-16.htm">Job 36:16</a></span><br />Yes, he would have allured you out of distress, into a broad place, where there is no restriction. That which is set on your table would be full of fatness.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/78-31.htm">Psalms 78:31</a></span><br />when the anger of God went up against them, killed some of the fattest of them, and struck down the young men of Israel.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/141-5.htm">Psalms 141:5</a></span><br />Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10</a></span><br />Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than <span class="boldtext">choice</span> gold. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/8-19.htm">Proverbs 8:19</a></span><br />My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than <span class="boldtext">choice</span> silver.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/10-20.htm">Proverbs 10:20</a></span><br />The tongue of the righteous is like <span class="boldtext">choice</span> silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/18-8.htm">Proverbs 18:8</a></span><br />The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Proverbs 21:20</a></span><br />There is a store of great value in the house of the wise, but it is wasted by the foolish man.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/26-22.htm">Proverbs 26:22</a></span><br />The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, they go down into the inner parts of the stomach.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/4-13.htm">Song of Songs 4:13</a></span><br />The produce of the garden is pomegranates; with all the best fruits, henna and spikenard,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/4-16.htm">Song of Songs 4:16</a></span><br />Be awake, O north wind; and come, O south, blowing on my garden, so that its spices may come out. Let my loved one come into his garden, and take of his good fruits.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/5-15.htm">Song of Songs 5:15</a></span><br />His limbs pillars of marble, Founded on sockets of fine gold, His appearance as Lebanon, <span class="boldtext">choice</span> as the cedars.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/6-9.htm">Song of Songs 6:9</a></span><br />My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/7-13.htm">Song of Songs 7:13</a></span><br />The mandrakes yield fragrance; And at our gates are all <span class="boldtext">choice</span> fruits, new and old: I have laid them up for thee, my beloved.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/1-22.htm">Isaiah 1:22</a></span><br />Your silver is no longer true metal, your wine is mixed with water.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/5-2.htm">Isaiah 5:2</a></span><br />He dug it up, gathered out its stones, planted it with the choicest vine, built a tower in its midst, and also cut out a winepress therein. He looked for it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/16-8.htm">Isaiah 16:8</a></span><br />For the fields of Heshbon languish with the vine of Sibmah. The lords of the nations have broken down its <span class="boldtext">choice</span> branches, which reached even to Jazer, which wandered into the wilderness. Its shoots were spread abroad. They passed over the sea.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/22-7.htm">Isaiah 22:7</a></span><br />It happened that your choicest valleys were full of chariots, and the horsemen set themselves in array at the gate.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/23-18.htm">Isaiah 23:18</a></span><br />And her goods and her trade will be holy to the Lord: they will not be kept back or stored up; for her produce will be for those living in the Lord's land, to give them food for their needs, and fair clothing.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a></span><br />In this mountain, Yahweh of Armies will make all peoples a feast of fat things, a feast of <span class="boldtext">choice</span> wines, of fat things full of marrow, of well refined choice wines.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/37-24.htm">Isaiah 37:24</a></span><br />By your servants, have you defied the Lord, and have said, "With the multitude of my chariots I have come up to the height of the mountains, to the innermost parts of Lebanon. I will cut down its tall cedars and its <span class="boldtext">choice</span> fir trees. I will enter into its farthest height, the forest of its fruitful field.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/2-21.htm">Jeremiah 2:21</a></span><br />And I planted thee a <span class="boldtext">choice</span> vine, wholly a true seed, And how hast thou been turned to Me, To the degenerate shoots of a strange vine?<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/22-7.htm">Jeremiah 22:7</a></span><br />I will prepare destroyers against you, everyone with his weapons; and they shall cut down your <span class="boldtext">choice</span> cedars, and cast them into the fire.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/25-34.htm">Jeremiah 25:34</a></span><br />Wail, you shepherds, and cry; and wallow in ashes, you principal of the flock; for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are fully come, and you shall fall like a goodly vessel.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/48-15.htm">Jeremiah 48:15</a></span><br />Spoiled is Moab, and her cities hath one gone up, And the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> of its young men Have gone down to slaughter, An affirmation of the King, Jehovah of Hosts 'is' His name.<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/17-21.htm">Ezekiel 17:21</a></span><br />All his fugitives in all his bands shall fall by the sword, and those who remain shall be scattered toward every wind: and you shall know that I, Yahweh, have spoken it.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/20-40.htm">Ezekiel 20:40</a></span><br />For in my holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, says the Lord Yahweh, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them, serve me in the land: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the first fruits of your offerings, with all your holy things.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/23-7.htm">Ezekiel 23:7</a></span><br />She bestowed her prostitution on them, the choicest men of Assyria all of them; and on whoever she doted, with all their idols she defiled herself.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/24-4.htm">Ezekiel 24:4</a></span><br />gather its pieces into it, even every good piece, the thigh, and the shoulder; fill it with the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> bones.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/24-5.htm">Ezekiel 24:5</a></span><br />Take the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> of the flock, and also a pile of wood for the bones under the caldron; make it boil well; yes, let its bones be boiled in its midst.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/24-6.htm">Ezekiel 24:6</a></span><br />Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city, to the caldron whose rust is therein, and whose rust is not gone out of it! take out of it piece after piece; No lot is fallen on it.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/27-22.htm">Ezekiel 27:22</a></span><br />The merchants of Sheba and Raamah were thy traffickers: they furnished thy markets with all the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> spices, and with all precious stones and gold.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/27-24.htm">Ezekiel 27:24</a></span><br />These were your traffickers in <span class="boldtext">choice</span> wares, in wrappings of blue and embroidered work, and in chests of rich clothing, bound with cords and made of cedar, among your merchandise.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/31-16.htm">Ezekiel 31:16</a></span><br />I made the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I cast him down to Sheol with those who descend into the pit; and all the trees of Eden, the <span class="boldtext">choice</span> and best of Lebanon, all that drink water, were comforted in the lower parts of the earth.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/34-3.htm">Ezekiel 34:3</a></span><br />You eat the fat, and you clothe yourself with the wool, you kill the fatlings; but you don't feed the sheep.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/48-14.htm">Ezekiel 48:14</a></span><br />They shall sell none of it, nor exchange it, nor shall the first fruits of the land be alienated; for it is holy to Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><a 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