What does λαγχάνω · περί · αὐτός mean in the Bible?
λαγχάνω · περί · αὐτός is a Greek phrase meaning "cast lots, decide by lot".
Greek · G2975, G4012, G846
λάχωμεν περὶ αὐτοῦ
To choose by lot · about · it/s/he
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λαγχάνωG2975to choose by lot
Pronunciationlanchánō
Obtaining something by casting lots; God's providential selection through seemingly random means.
Open lexicon entry →περίG4012about
Pronunciationperí
Concerning/about with causal sense; distinct from ὑπέρ by focusing on the matter itself rather than advocacy.
Open lexicon entry →αὐτόςG846it/s/he
Pronunciationautós
In oblique cases, functions as simple third-person pronoun; in nominative, emphasizes identity or distinction.
Open lexicon entry →What does λάχωμεν περὶ αὐτοῦ (lachōmen peri autou) mean in the Bible?
λαγχάνω · περί · αὐτός is a Greek phrase meaning "cast lots, decide by lot".
Full entry for λάχωμεν περὶ αὐτοῦ (G2975, G4012, G846) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G2975, G4012, G846?
G2975, G4012, G846 is connected to 4 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. cast lots, decide by lot
Source Gloss
cast lots, decide by lot
Grammatical Forms
How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups3Aligned forms4TensesAoristVoicesActive
Tenses
Voices
Indicativestates a fact or reality2×
Aorist ActiveLuke 1:9 · Acts 1:172×
Subjunctivepossibility, probability, or purpose1×
Aorist ActiveJohn 19:241×
Participleverbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality1×
Aorist Active2 Pet 1:11×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 4 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist4
Voice
active4
Mood
indicative2participle1subjunctive1
NT Occurrences
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Word Origins
λάχωμεν περὶ αὐτοῦ is a primary verb - no further derivation.