The meaning of “λαγχάνω”
Understanding lanchánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses his lot be, cast lots, obtain. ...
λαγχάνω
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses his lot be, cast lots, obtain. - to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: λαγχάνω (lanchánō) | |
| 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.” Word: λαγχάνω (lanchánō) | |
| Acts 1:17 | “For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.” Word: λαγχάνω (lanchánō) | |
| 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:” Word: λαγχάνω (lanchánō) |