# G1951 ἐπιλέγομαι

ἐπιλέγομαι (epilégomai), Strong’s G1951: to surname, select KJV: call, choose. Occurs 2 times.

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*epilégomai* — to surname, select

KJV: call, choose

Built from [ἐπί epí](https://besorah.bible/word/G1909) (meaning superimposition) + [λέγω légō](https://besorah.bible/word/G3004) (to "lay" forth)

Occurs 2 times.

## Where it occurs
- [John 5:2](https://besorah.bible/besorah/john/5?v=2) — Now in Jerusalem by the sheep gate, there is a pool, which is called in Hebrew, “Bethesda”, having five porches.
- [Acts 15:40](https://besorah.bible/besorah/acts/15?v=40) — but Paul chose Silas and went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace of God.