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 times

Appears 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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