Strong’s G5177

τυγχάνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

tugchanó

Pronunciation

toong-khan'-o

Definition

To obtain, to happen, to meet, to experience

Meaning

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

Usage

The Greek verb "tugchanó" primarily means to obtain or to happen upon something. It conveys the idea of encountering or experiencing an event or circumstance, often with a sense of chance or fortune. In the New Testament, it is used to describe obtaining mercy, encountering situations, or experiencing certain conditions.

Bible references

Luke 20:35;Acts 19:11;Acts 24:2;Acts 26:22;Acts 27:3;Acts 28:2;1 Corinthians 14:10;1 Corinthians 15:37;1 Corinthians 16:6;2 Timothy 2:10;Hebrews 8:6;Hebrews 11:35