Spoken of warriors (Exodus 15:4; Judges 20:16), of the Hebrew nation (Psalm 105:43; Deuteronomy 7:7), of Jerusalem as the seat of the temple (1 Kings 11:13). Christ is the "chosen" of God (Isaiah 42:1); and the apostles are "chosen" for their work (Acts 10:41). It is said with regard to those who do not profit by their opportunities that "many are called, but few are chosen" (Matthew 20:16). (see ELECTION.)

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (p. p.) of Choose.

2. (p. p.) Selected from a number; picked out; choice.

3. (n.) One who, or that which is the object of choice or special favor.