λαγχάνω
lagchanōVerbG2975
to choose by lot
From: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses;
Short Definition
to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to obtain by lot, to obtain (in cl., with genitive)
2.to draw lots
LXX Usage: (לָכַד, see Th., Gr., 38), *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Peter
1
Acts
1
John
1
Luke
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 1:1
- Acts 1:17
- John 19:24
- Luke 1:9
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