G2013: ἐπιτυγχάνω
epitynchánō · “to obtain”
Definition
to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) to attain
KJV translates it as: obtain
Extended definition
ἐπι-τυγχάνω
[in LXX: Gen.39:2 (צָלַח hi.), Pro.12:27 (חָרַךְ)* ;]
1. to light upon.
2. to obtain, attain to: Jas.4:2, with genitive of thing(s) (as in cl.), Heb.6:15 11:33; with accusative (late Gk.), Rom.11:7 (Rec. τούτου).†
(AS)
[in LXX: Gen.39:2 (צָלַח hi.), Pro.12:27 (חָרַךְ)* ;]
1. to light upon.
2. to obtain, attain to: Jas.4:2, with genitive of thing(s) (as in cl.), Heb.6:15 11:33; with accusative (late Gk.), Rom.11:7 (Rec. τούτου).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2013 is translated
- it has obtained, ×1
- obtained it; ×1
- he obtained ×1
- obtained ×1
- to obtain; ×1
Bible verses with G2013 (epitynchánō)
Epitynchánō appears in 4 verses.
- Romans 11:7
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
- Hebrews 6:15
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
- Hebrews 11:33
Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
- James 4:2
Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.