Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2975
λαγχάνω
lagchanō · “to choose by lot”
Used 4 times across 4 books
Definition
λαγχάνω
[in LXX: 1Ki.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), Luk.1:9; with accusative of thing(s), Act.1:17, 2Pe.1:1.
2. to draw lots: before περί, Jhn.19:24
[in LXX: 1Ki.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), Luk.1:9; with accusative of thing(s), Act.1:17, 2Pe.1:1.
2. to draw lots: before περί, Jhn.19:24
Where it appears
Luke1
John1
Acts1
2 Peter1
In the text
Luke 1:9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.John 19:24They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.Acts 1:17For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
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