λαγχάνω (lanchánō) — His Lot be
Greek word study: λαγχάνω (lanchánō), Strong's G2975. to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot
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to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot
KJV translation words: his lot be, cast lots, obtain
Strong's G2975 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:9 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:1.
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Verses (all 4)
- Luke 1:9 — ἔλαχεν — the lot picked him as
- John 19:24 — λάχωμεν — let us cast lots
- Acts 1:17 — ἔλαχεν — was allotted
- 2 Peter 1:1 — λαχοῦσιν — having obtained
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What does lanchánō (G2975) mean?
To lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot.
How is G2975 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2975 as: his lot be, cast lots, obtain.
How often does λαγχάνω (lanchánō) appear?
Strong's G2975 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:9 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:1.
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