ἐπιτυγχάνω G2013

G2013 is the Greek word ἐπιτυγχάνω, transliterated epitynchánō. The King James Version most often renders it obtained.

Word: ἐπιτυγχάνωTransliteration: epitynchánōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) to attain.

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5177 (τυγχάνω).

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

obtained 3×hath 1×obtained it 1×obtain 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: obtain.

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

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.

What does Strong's G2013 mean?

G2013 is the Greek word ἐπιτυγχάνω (epitynchánō), meaning to chance upon, i.e. (by implication) to attain.

How is G2013 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it obtained (3 times), hath (1 time), obtained it (1 time), obtain (1 time).

How many times does G2013 appear in the Bible?

ἐπιτυγχάνω (epitynchánō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2013 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5177 (τυγχάνω).