Lexicon entry · Greek
G2975λαγχάνωlagchanō
to choose by lotPart of speech: Greek Verb
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it fell to his lot--according to the custom of the priesthood--to go into the Sanctuary of the Lord and burn the incense;
ἔλαχεν elachen “the lot picked [him as]”
So they said to one another, "Do not let us tear it. Let us draw lots for it." This happened that the Scripture might be fulfilled which says, "They shared my garments among them, and drew lots for my clothing." That was just what the soldiers did.
λάχωμεν lachōmen “let us cast lots”
For Judas was reckoned as one of our number, and a share in this ministry was allotted to him."
ἔλαχεν elachen “was allotted”
Simon Peter, a bondservant and Apostle of Jesus Christ: To those to whom there has been allotted the same precious faith as that which is ours through the righteousness of our God and of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
λαχοῦσιν lachousin “having obtained”