τυγχάνω
tugchanō
“to obtain/happen”
Definition
akin to the base of G5088 (τίκτω) through the idea of effecting; properly, to affect; or (specially), to hit or light upon (as a mark to be reached), i.e. (transitively) to attain or secure an object or end, or (intransitively) to happen (as if meeting with); but in the latter application only impersonal (with G1487 (εἰ)), i.e. perchance; or (present participle) as adjective, usual (as if commonly met with, with G3756 (οὐ), extraordinary), neuter (as adverb) perhaps; or (with another verb) as adverb, by accident (as it were)
probably for an obsolete (for which the middle voice of another alternate (to make ready or bring to pass) is used in certain tenses;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
τυγχάνω appears 13 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.
Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul,
But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:
The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.
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