λάχωμεν
lanchánō
let us cast
To obtain or receive (especially as the result of selection by lot or allotment), to be assigned, to attain. The verb's primary sense involves the receiving of something through a process outside one's direct choice, typically through a system of selection or distribution (such as casting lots, drawing lots, or other forms of allocation). In broader use, it can refer to being allotted or receiving a share, portion, or inheritance by any means.
John 19:24 · Word #9
Lexicon G2975
| Lemma | λαγχάνω |
| Transliteration | lanchánō |
| Strong's | G2975 |
| Definition | To obtain or receive (especially as the result of selection by lot or allotment), to be assigned, to attain. The verb's primary sense involves the receiving of something through a process outside one's direct choice, typically through a system of selection or distribution (such as casting lots, drawing lots, or other forms of allocation). In broader use, it can refer to being allotted or receiving a share, portion, or inheritance by any means. |
Morphology V AOR ACT SUBJ 1P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | let us cast |
| Literal | let us cast lots |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λαγχάνω |
| Strong's | G2975 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2975-03
let us be allotted
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/complete aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood, 1st person plural—exhortative sense. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active subjunctive, first person plural, calls for an exhortative sense (“let us…”). “Be allotted” preserves the root idea of receiving a portion by lot or external assignment rather than by personal choice. |
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