Strong's Lexicon lagchanó: to obtain by lot, to receive, to be allotted Original Word: λαγχάνω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of casting lots is paralleled in the Hebrew Bible with words like "גּוֹרָל" (goral), which also refers to the casting of lots or the portion received by lot (e.g., Leviticus 16:8, Proverbs 16:33). Usage: The Greek verb "lagchanó" primarily means to obtain or receive something by the casting of lots. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to the divine or providential allocation of roles, responsibilities, or inheritances. The term implies a sense of receiving something not by personal merit or effort, but by a process that is beyond human control, often seen as guided by God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, casting lots was a common practice used to make decisions or determine outcomes believed to be influenced by divine will. This method was employed in various contexts, including the allocation of land, the selection of individuals for specific roles, and the distribution of inheritances. The practice is rooted in the belief that the outcome of casting lots was determined by a higher power, thus ensuring fairness and divine guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root lach- Definition to obtain by lot NASB Translation cast lots (1), chosen by lot (1), received (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2975: λαγχάνωλαγχάνω: 2 aorist ἔλαχον; 1. to obtain by lot (from Homer down): with the genitive of the thing, Luke 1:9 (cf. Buttmann, 269 (231); Winers Grammar, 319 (299)); to receive by divine allotment, obtain: τί, Acts 1:17; 2 Peter 1:1; on the construction of this verb with the genitive and accusative of the thing, see Matthiae, § 328; Winers Grammar, 200 (188); (cf. Buttmann, § 132, 8). 2. to cast lots, determine by lot (Isocrates, p. 144 b.; Diodorus 4, 63 (cf. ps.-Demosthenes in middle, p. 510, 26)): περί τίνος, John 19:24. A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. Determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot -- his lot be, cast lots, obtain. Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:9 V-AIA-3SGRK: τῆς ἱερατείας ἔλαχε τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι NAS: of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter KJV: of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense INT: of the priesthood it fell to him by lot to burn incense John 19:24 V-ASA-1P Acts 1:17 V-AIA-3S 2 Peter 1:1 V-APA-DMP Strong's Greek 2975 |
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