λαγχάνω

lanchánō

Number

G2975

Language

Greek

Original word

λαγχάνω

Transliteration

lanchánō

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot

KJV: his lot be, cast lots, obtain

Root / derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λαγχάνω across 4 verses.

obtained2×

lot1×

lots1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke1 verse

Luke 1:9

According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

John1 verse

John 19:24

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.

Acts1 verse

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

2 Peter1 verse

2 Peter 1:1

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:

Topics that use this word

Peter Elizabeth Jesus, The Christ Lot, The Matthias Offerings Priests Quotations and Allusions Soldiers Word of God

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2975 (lanchánō) mean?

to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot

How many times does G2975 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2975 (λαγχάνω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “obtained.”

How is lanchánō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2975 is rendered as “obtained” (2×), “lot” (1×), “lots” (1×).

Where does the Greek word λαγχάνω come from?

a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses;