λαγχάνω

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λαγχάνω

Greek transliteration

lanchanō

Simplified transliteration

lanchano

Principal Parts

-, ἔλαχον, -, -, -

Strong's number

2975

GK Number

3275

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

v-3a(2b)

Gloss

to choose by lot, decide by lot; receive (by lot or divine will)

Definition

to have assigned to one, to obtain, receive, Acts 1:17; 2 Pet. 1:1; to have fall to one by lot, Lk. 1:9; absol. to cast lots, Jn. 19:24*

Luke 1:9	that according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen (elache \| ἔλαχε \| aor act ind 3 sg) by lot to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense,
John 19:24	So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast (lachōmen \| λάχωμεν \| aor act subj 1 pl) lots for it to see who will get it” — that the Scripture might be fulfilled that says, “They divided my garments among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots.” So the soldiers did these things.
Acts 1:17	For he was numbered among us and received (elachen \| ἔλαχεν \| aor act ind 3 sg) his allotted share of this ministry.”
2 Peter 1:1	Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received (lachousin \| λαχοῦσιν \| aor act ptcp dat pl masc) a faith that through the justice of our God and Savior Jesus Christ is of equal privilege with ours:

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