λαγχάνω

lagchanō

to choose by lot

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Strong’s G2975Verb4 times in the New Testament (critical text)

Where it occurs

Translated as

the lot picked him as1

let us cast lots1

was allotted1

having obtained1

In the text

Luke 1:9ἔλαχεν
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
John 19:24λάχωμεν
So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.
Acts 1:17ἔλαχεν
He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
2 Peter 1:1λαχοῦσιν
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

Abbott-Smith

λαγχάνω
[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
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Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.