λαγχάνωlanchánō
to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot
Greek (New Testament) · G2975
Meanings
1. to obtain by lot, to obtain (in classical Greek, with genitive): with infinitive article (B1., § 36, 3; 71, 3), Luke 1:9; with accusative of thing, Acts 1:17, 2 Peter 1:1.
2. to draw lots: followed by περί, John 19:24.
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Luke 1:9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense.
- John 19:24 So they said, “Rather than tearing it apart, let’s throw dice for it.” This fulfilled the Scripture that says, “They divided my garments among themselves and threw dice for my clothing.” So that is what they did.
- Acts 1:17 Judas was one of us and shared in the ministry with us.”
- 2 Peter 1:1 This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.