G2975: λαγχάνω
lanchánō · “to choose by lot”
Definition
to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot
KJV translates it as: his lot be, cast lots, obtain
Word origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses;
Extended definition
[in LXX: 1Ki.14:47 (לָכַד, see Th., Gr., 38), Wis.8:19, 3Mac 61 * ;]
1. to obtain by lot, to obtain (in cl., with genitive): with inf. art. (B1., § 36, 3; 71, 3), Luk.1:9; with accusative of thing(s), Act.1:17, 2Pe.1:1.
2. to draw lots: before περί, Jhn.19:24
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2975 is translated
- the lot picked him as ×1
- let us cast lots ×1
- was allotted ×1
- having obtained ×1
Bible verses with G2975 (lanchánō)
Lanchánō appears in 4 verses.
- Luke 1:9
According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
- John 19:24
They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.
- Acts 1:17
For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
- 2 Peter 1:1
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: