Hairetizó (140 in Strong's Concordance) is a verb in Ancient Greek that is used only once and translated the same as haireó, which means to choose. It is used as a translation of the noun bachir, which is the Hebrew word for chosen.
Matthew is arguing that Isaiah's prophecy speaks of Jesus and that Jesus' ministry to the Gentiles is a fulfilment of God bringing justice to the nations. As such, it is clear that Matthew believed Jesus was the Chosen One of God.
As Christians we believe that Jesus does bring justice to the nations. In him the Jews and Gentiles are brought together. By faith we are saved. For those that reject God, who persecute his church, who make a mockery of his cross—eternal damnation is the just reward for their sin.
Related Terms
The following terms are often used in connection with hairetizó:
haireó - to choose
hairesis - a self-imposed choice
hairetikos - to be factitious
Saddoukaios - a sect of Judaism
Pharisaios - a sect of Judaism
Nazóraios - a native from Nazarene
Usage
Hairetizó is used once in the New Testament. Below is the only reference to hairetizó in the New Testament:
Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
Matthew 12:18 ESV
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