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λαγχάνω G2975
G2975 is the Greek word λαγχάνω, transliterated lanchánō. The King James Version most often renders it obtained.
What it means
to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot.
Where it comes from
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: his lot be, cast lots, obtain.
Verses using λαγχάνω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:9 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
2 Peter 1:1 · KJV
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:
Common questions
What does Strong's G2975 mean?
G2975 is the Greek word λαγχάνω (lanchánō), meaning to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot.
How is G2975 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it obtained (2 times), lot (1 time), cast lots (1 time).
How many times does G2975 appear in the Bible?
λαγχάνω (lanchánō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2975 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses.
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