λαγχάνω
lagchanō
“to choose by lot”
Definition
to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
λαγχάνω appears 4 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ,To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:
He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture:“They divided My garments among them,and cast lots for My clothing.”So that is what the soldiers did.
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
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