τυγχάνω G5177

G5177 is the Greek word τυγχάνω, transliterated tynchánō. The King James Version most often renders it obtain.

Word: τυγχάνωTransliteration: tynchánōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 12 verses

What it means

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).

Where it comes from

probably for an obsolete (for which the middle voice of another alternate (to make ready or bring to pass) is used in certain tenses.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

obtain 2×obtained 2×be 2×special 1×enjoy 1×having 1×refresh himself 1×little 1×chance 1×may 1×might obtain 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be, chance, enjoy, little, obtain, X refresh…self, + special.

Verses using τυγχάνω

All 12 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 20:35 · KJV

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Acts 19:11 · KJV

And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:

Acts 24:2 · KJV

And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,

Acts 26:22 · KJV

Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

Acts 27:3 · KJV

And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

Acts 28:2 · KJV

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

1 Corinthians 14:10 · KJV

There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.

1 Corinthians 15:37 · KJV

And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

1 Corinthians 16:6 · KJV

And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

2 Timothy 2:10 · KJV

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Hebrews 8:6 · KJV

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

Hebrews 11:35 · KJV

Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

Common questions

What does Strong's G5177 mean?

G5177 is the Greek word τυγχάνω (tynchánō), meaning 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).

How is G5177 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it obtain (2 times), obtained (2 times), be (2 times), special (1 time), enjoy (1 time), among others.

How many times does G5177 appear in the Bible?

τυγχάνω (tynchánō) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5177 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably for an obsolete (for which the middle voice of another alternate (to make ready or bring to pass) is used in certain tenses.

Nearby entries

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