G2975 λαγχάνω - Strong's Greek Lexicon Number

LSJ Gloss:
λαγχάνω
to obtain by lot, by fate, by the will of the gods
Dodson:
λαγχάνω
I obtain by lot, cast lots
(a) I obtain (receive) by lot, my lot (turn) is, (b) I draw lots.
Strong's:
λαγχάνω
to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot
Derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses;

KJV Usage: his lot be, cast lots, obtain.

TBESG:
λαγχάνω
to choose by lot
G:V
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),
Refs Act.1:17, 2Pe.1:1
.
__2. to draw lots: before περί, Jhn.19:24
(AS)
Thayer:
1) to obtain by lot
1a) to receive by divine allotment, obtain
2) to cast lots, determine by lot


λαγχάνω
lagchanō
lang-khan'-o
A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, that is, determine (by implication receive) especially by lot

KJV Usage: his lot be, cast lots, obtain.


View how G2975 λαγχάνω is used in the Bible

4 occurrences of G2975 λαγχάνω

Luke 1:9 his lot
John 19:24 cast lots
Acts 1:17 had obtained
2 Peter 1:1 to them that have obtained

Distinct usage

1 cast lots
1 had obtained
1 to them that have obtained
1 his lot

Corresponding Hebrew Words

lagchano H3920 lakhad


Related words

G2975 λαγχάνω