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 (AS)
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G2975 — λαγχάνω
lagchanō · to choose by lot · Greek
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Luke 1:9 · ἔλαχενhe was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.John 19:24 · λάχωμενSo 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 1:17 · ἔλαχενHe was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”2 Peter 1:1 · λαχοῦσινSimon 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: