Definition
ἐπι-τυγχάνω
[in LXX: Genesis 39:2 (צָלַח hi.), Proverbs 12:27 (חָרַךְ)* ;]
1. to light upon.
2. to obtain, attain to: James 4:2, with genitive of thing(s) (as in cl.), Hebrews 6:15; 11:33; with accusative (late Gk.), Romans 11:7 (Rec. τούτου).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Romans 11:7ἐπέτυχεν · it failed to obtain; ἐπέτυχεν · [did]What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,
- Hebrews 6:15ἐπέτυχεν · obtainedAnd so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.
- Hebrews 11:33ἐπέτυχον · [and] gained…who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,
- James 4:2ἐπιτυχεῖν · to obtain [it]You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.