Strong’s G3909

παρατυγχάνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

paratugchanó

Pronunciation

pah-rah-toong-KHAN-oh

Definition

To happen upon, to chance upon, to encounter

Meaning

I come by chance, chance to meet.

Usage

The verb παρατυγχάνω (paratugchanó) is used to describe the act of encountering or coming across something by chance. It implies an incidental or unexpected meeting or occurrence. In the context of the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of a seemingly random or coincidental event that is, in fact, under divine providence.

Bible references

Acts 17:17