Definition
χειρο-τονέω, -ῶ
(χείρ, τείνω)
1. to vote by stretching out the hand in the Athenian ἐκκλησία (Luc., Plut.).
2. to appoint:
(a) by vote, 2 Corinthians 8:19
(b) without vote, Acts 14:23 (see Rackham, in l) (cf. προχειροτονέω).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Acts 14:23Χειροτονήσαντες · [Paul and Barnabas] appointedPaul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
- 2 Corinthians 8:19χειροτονηθεὶς · [this brother] was chosenMore than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.