### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **syneklektós**, represented by `{{G4899}}`, means **chosen in company with**, or **elected together with**. It appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the Bible, highlighting a specific and unique concept of shared election. The term itself is a compound, signifying a "co-elect" or "fellow Christian."
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{G4899}}` is in [[1 Peter 5:13]]. In this closing salutation, the term describes the church located at **Babylon** `{{G897}}` as being "**elected together with**" the recipients of the letter. This establishes a sense of shared spiritual status and unity between two distinct groups of believers, despite their geographical separation. The greeting also includes **Marcus** `{{G3138}}`, who is referred to as Peter's **son** `{{G5207}}`.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words in the verse provide context for the concept of being co-elect:
* `{{G782}}` **aspázomai** (to salute, welcome): This word for greeting or saluting conveys the warmth and fellowship shared between those who are elected together. Peter uses it to send greetings from the church in Babylon [[1 Peter 5:13]].
* `{{G897}}` **Babylṓn** (Babylon): This identifies the location of the "co-elect" church. It is used to refer to the capitol of Chaldæa, sometimes figuratively as a type of tyranny [[Revelation 17:5]].
* `{{G3138}}` **Márkos** (Marcus, Mark): The inclusion of a specific person, **Marcus** `{{G3138}}`, in the greeting personalizes the sense of community among the elect [[1 Peter 5:13]].
* `{{G5207}}` **huiós** (son): This term, used by Peter to describe **Marcus** `{{G3138}}`, highlights a close, familial bond within the Christian community, reinforcing the idea of a shared identity [[1 Peter 5:13]].
### Theological Significance
The use of `{{G4899}}` carries specific theological weight, even in its single appearance.
* **Corporate Identity:** The term emphasizes that believers are not elected in isolation but "in company with" one another. The subject of the action is "The church," which is described as being "**elected together with**" other believers [[1 Peter 5:13]].
* **Unity in Election:** By describing one church as "co-elect" with another, the word highlights a fundamental unity and shared spiritual status that connects all Christians, regardless of their location or circumstances.
* **Foundation for Fellowship:** This shared election is the basis for the fellowship and greetings extended in the passage. The salutation from the church in **Babylon** `{{G897}}` and from **Marcus** `{{G3138}}` is rooted in this common identity as fellow chosen people [[1 Peter 5:13]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G4899}}` **syneklektós** is a rare but potent word that encapsulates the idea of a shared, corporate election. Its single use in scripture defines the relationship between believers and churches as being "chosen in company with" one another [[1 Peter 5:13]]. This term moves beyond individual election to establish a theological foundation for Christian unity, identity, and fellowship across the entire body of Christ.
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