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Lexicon :: Strong's G2975 - lagchanō

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λαγχάνω
Transliteration
lagchanō (Key)
Pronunciation
lang-khan'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses
mGNT
4x in 4 unique form(s) TR
4x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:1,495

Strong’s Definitions

λαγχάνω lanchánō, lang-khan'-o; a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot:—his lot be, cast lots, obtain.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G2975 in the following manner: obtain (2x), be (one's) lot (1x), cast lots (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G2975 in the following manner: obtain (2x), be (one's) lot (1x), cast lots (1x).

  1. to obtain by lot

    1. to receive by divine allotment, obtain

  2. to cast lots, determine by lot

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
λαγχάνω lanchánō, lang-khan'-o; a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot:—his lot be, cast lots, obtain.
STRONGS G2975:
λαγχάνω: 2 aorist ἔλαχον;
1. to obtain by lot (from Homer down): with the genitive of the thing, Luke 1:9 (cf. Buttmann, 269 (231); Winers Grammar, 319 (299)); to receive by divine allotment, obtain: τί, Acts 1:17; 2 Peter 1:1; on the construction of this verb with the genitive and accusative of the thing, see Matthiae, § 328; Winers Grammar, 200 (188); (cf. Buttmann, § 132, 8).
2. to cast lots, determine by lot (Isocrates, p. 144 b.; Diodorus 4, 63 (cf. ps.-Demosthenes in middle, p. 510, 26)): περί τίνος, John 19:24.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Luke
1:9
John
19:24
Acts
1:17
2 Peter
1:1

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2975 matches the Greek λαγχάνω (lagchanō),
which occurs 4 times in 4 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:9 - according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen G2975 by G2975 lot G2975 to enter the [fn]sanctuary of the [fn]Lord and burn incense.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:24 - So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast G2975 lots G2975 for it, to decide whose it shall be;” this was in order that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “THEY DIVIDED MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM, AND FOR MY CLOTHING THEY CAST [fn]LOTS.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 1:17 - “For he was counted among us and received G2975 his share in this ministry.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:1 -

[fn]Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ,

To those who have received G2975 the same [fn]kind of faith as ours, [fn]by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

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