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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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λαγχάνω

Strong’s: G2975

Associated OET lemmas: λαγχάνω

Form 1

Part of speech: verb

Inflections: λαγχάνω; aor.; ἔλαχον; λαγχάνω; subj.; λάχω; λαγχάνω; ptc.; λαχών

Sense 1: to receive

Semantic entry: 57.127

Semantic domains: Possess, Transfer, Exchange

Subdomains: Receive

Definition: to receive, with the implication that the process is related somehow to divine will or favor

Notes: It is, however, possible to interpret λαγχάνω in OET ACT 1:17 and in OET PE2 1:1 as referring to the process of divine choice and thus translate as ‘be chosen to have.’

Show passage in OET: ACT 1:17

OET-RV ACT 1:17

17 because Yehudah was one of us and took his part in our work.

OET-LV ACT 1:17

17 Because he_was having_been_numbered with us, and obtained the an_allotment of_ the this _service.
Show passage in OET: PE2 1:1

OET-RV PE2 1:1

1 This letter is from Shim’on (Simon) Kefa (Peter; Grk. Petros) , a slave and messenger of Yeshua (Jesus; Grk. Yesus) the messiah (Grk. Christos), writing to those who have faith in the sinlessness of our God and saviour Yeshua Messiah that’s just as precious as our faith.

OET-LV PE2 1:1

1 Simōn Petros, a_slave and ambassador of_Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa) chosen_one/messiah, to_the ones equal_valued with_us having_obtained a_faith in the_righteousness of_the god of_us and saviour, Yaʸsous chosen_one/messiah:

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Sense 2: to choose by lot, to decide by gambling

Semantic entry: 30.104

Semantic domains: Think

Subdomains: To Choose, To Select, To Prefer

Definition: to choose by lot, probably by the use of marked pebbles or pieces of pottery

Notes: In a number of languages the closest equivalent to ‘casting lots,’ particularly for this type of context, is ‘to gamble.’

Show passage in OET: JHN 19:24

OET-RV JHN 19:24

24 So they said to each other, “Rather than tearing this, let’s throw a dice to see who will get it.” (This fulfilled what was written in the scriptures that said: they divided my garments among themselves and threw a dice for my clothes.) So they went ahead and did that.

OET-LV JHN 19:24

24 Therefore they_said to one_another:
We_may_ not _tear it, but we_may_choose_by_lot for it, whose it_will_be, in_order_that the scripture may_be_fulfilled which saying:
They_divided the clothes of_me to_themselves, and they_threw a_lot for the clothing of_me.
The therefore on_one_hand soldiers did these things.

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Sense 3: to be chosen by lot, to be selected by lot

Semantic entry: 30.106

Semantic domains: Think

Subdomains: To Choose, To Select, To Prefer

Definition: to be selected by a decision based on the casting of lots, with the possible implication of reflecting divine choice

Show passage in OET: LUK 1:9

OET-RV LUK 1:9

9 he was chosen by lot (this was how the priests assigned tasks) to light the incense in the temple, and so he proceeded inside.

OET-LV LUK 1:9

9 according_to the custom of_the priestly_office, he_was_chosen_by_lot which to_burn_incense, having_come_in into the temple of_the master.

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