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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lagchanō · to choose by lot · Greek
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Luke 1:9 · ἔλαχενaccording to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.John 19:24 · λάχωμενThen they said to one another, “Let’s not tear it, but cast lots for it to decide whose it will be,” that the Scripture might be fulfilled, which says, “They parted my garments among them. For my cloak they cast lots.” Therefore the soldiers did these things.Acts 1:17 · ἔλαχενFor he was numbered with us, and received his portion in this ministry.2 Peter 1:1 · λαχοῦσινSimon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: