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λαγχάνω

lagchanōto choose by lotHow to read Greek
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Definition

λαγχάνω

[in LXX: 1 Samuel 14:47 (לָכַד, see Th., Gr., 38), Wis.8.19, 3Mac 61 * ;]

1. to obtain by lot, to obtain (in cl., with genitive): with inf. art. (B1., § 36, 3; 71, 3), Luke 1:9; with accusative of thing(s), Acts 1:17, 2 Peter 1:1.

2. to draw lots: before περί, John 19:24

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Luke 1:9ἔλαχε · he was chosen by lot
    …he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
  2. John 19:24λάχωμεν · let us cast lots
    So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.
  3. Acts 1:17ἔλαχεν · shared
    He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
  4. 2 Peter 1:1λαχοῦσιν · have received
    Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: