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GreekG2013Verb

ἐπιτυγχάνω

epitugchanō

4Occurrences
G2013Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) to attain

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5177 (τυγχάνω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.to light upon.
2.to obtain, attain to
LXX: (צָלַח hi.), (חָרַךְ)*

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ἐπιτυγχάνω appears 4 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Hebrews
2
James
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

Hebrews 11:33BSB

who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 6:15BSB

And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

James 4:2BSB

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.

Romans 11:7BSB

What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

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