Strong's G5177 · Greek
τυγχάνω
tynchánō
Definition
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)
KJV: be, chance, enjoy, little, obtain, X refresh…self, + special
Root / derivation: probably for an obsolete (for which the middle voice of another alternate (to make ready or bring to pass) is used in certain tenses;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered τυγχάνω across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts4 verses
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 26:22Having 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 27:3And 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 28:2And 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 Corinthians2 verses
Hebrews2 verses
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 11:35Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5177 (tynchánō) mean?
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 many times does G5177 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5177 (τυγχάνω) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “obtain.”
How is tynchánō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5177 is rendered as “obtain” (3×), “be” (2×), “obtained” (2×), “enjoy” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word τυγχάνω come 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;