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tugchanō G5177

τυγχάνω (tugchanō) means “to obtain/happen” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

τυγχάνω Greek · G5177 12 tagged occurrences in 12 verses

Pronunciation guide: toong-khan'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G5177

τυγχάνω · tugchanō · to obtain/happen

τυγχάνω [in LXX: Deu.19:5 (מָצָא), Job.3:21 7:2 17:1, Pro.30:23 (without definite Heb. equiv.), Wis.15:19, 1Ma.11:42, 3Ma.3:7, al. ;] I. Trans. 1. to hit (opposite to ἁμαρτάνω, to miss the mark: Hom., Xen., al.). 2. to hit upon, light upon; (a) of persons, to meet with, fall in with: absol., ptcp., ὁ τυχών, a chance person, anyone (Lat. quivis), οὐ τυχών, not common or ordinary, Act.19:11 28:2; (b) of things, to reach, get, obtain: with genitive of thing(s) Luk.20:35, Act.24:3 26:22 27:3, 2Ti.2:10 Heb.8:6 11:35. II. Intrans., to happen; of things, to happen, chance, befall: impers., εἰ τύχοι, it may be, perhaps, 1Co.14:10 15:37; so ptcp., τυχόν (old accusative absol.; see M, Pr., 74), 1Co.16:6 (cf. ἐν-, ὑπερ-εν-, ἐπι-, παρα-, συν-τυγχάνω).† τυχόν, adv., see: τυγχάνω (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) gen: I obtain, (b) absol: I chance, happen; ordinary, everyday, it may chance, perhaps.

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How translators render G5177

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
extraordinary 2
and receive 1
assuredly 1
i have had 1
jesus has received 1
may obtain 1
perhaps 1
they might gain 1
to share 1
we have enjoyed 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
be 1
hath he obtained a 1
it may be that 1
it may chance 1
little 1
may 1
obtain 1
obtained 1
special 1
they might obtain 1
to obtain 1
to refresh himself 1
we enjoy 1

Verses containing G5177

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  1. Luke 20:35 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.

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  2. Acts 19:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul,

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  3. Acts 24:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation.

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  4. Acts 26:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:

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  5. Acts 27:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.

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  6. Acts 28:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.

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  7. 1 Corinthians 14:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

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  8. 1 Corinthians 15:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And what you sow is not the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or something else.

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  9. 1 Corinthians 16:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

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  10. 2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

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  11. Hebrews 8:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

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  12. Hebrews 11:35 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.

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