For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up.
Original word: ἐπιλέγομαι
Transliteration: epilegó
Definition (short): call
Definition (full): to call or name, to choose
Definition: to call or name, to choose
NASB Translation: called (1), chose (1).
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Middle voice from
epi and
lego; to surname, select -- call, choose.
see GREEK epi
see GREEK lego
KJV:
Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
NASB:
Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes.
KJV:
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
NASB:
But Paul chose Silas and left, being committed by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.