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Strong's G2013 ἐπιτυγχάνω (epitynchano)

Epitynchano means “obtain” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2013 — hacah (“be silent”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2013
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 5

Strong's G2013 Quick Answer

Strong's G2013 ἐπιτυγχάνω (epitugchano) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epitugchano (ep-ee-toong-khan'-o) v. 1. to chance upon 2. (by implication) to attain It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include obtained and obtain. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
epitugchano (ep-ee-toong-khan'-o) v. 1. to chance upon 2. (by implication) to attain
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
obtained and obtain

Meaning and Definition

epitugchano (ep-ee-toong-khan'-o) v. 1. to chance upon 2. (by implication) to attain [from G1909 and G5177] KJV: obtain Root(s): G1909, G5177

Original Word
ἐπιτυγχάνω
Transliteration
epitugchano
Derivation
Root: τυγχάνω R1: 1909 R2: 5177
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2013. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to obtain

Usage: ἐπι-τυγχάνω [in LXX: Gen.39:2 (צָלַח hi.), Pro.12:27 (חָרַךְ)* ;] __1. to light upon. __2. to obtain, attain to: Jas.4:2, with genitive of thing(s) (as in cl.), Heb.6:15 11:33; with accusative (late Gk.), Rom.11:7 (Rec. τούτου).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2013 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epitugchano, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

obtained Romans 11:7 obtain James 4:2

How Strong's G2013 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2013 (ἐπιτυγχάνω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2013 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2013 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 11:7 KJV

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

Hebrews 6:15 KJV

And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Hebrews 11:33 KJV

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.

Strong's G2013 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 39:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house with his lord the Egyptian.

Proverbs 12:27 Septuagint / Brenton

But a blameless man is a precious possession.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2013.

Genesis 39:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house with his lord the Egyptian.
Proverbs 12:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But a blameless man is a precious possession.
Romans 11:7 New Testament, KJV
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
Hebrews 6:15 New Testament, KJV
And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Hebrews 11:33 New Testament, KJV
Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.
James 4:2 New Testament, KJV
Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2013, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2013 FAQ

What does epitynchano (ἐπιτυγχάνω) mean?

Epitynchano (Strong's G2013) is a Greek word most simply glossed "obtain". epitugchano (ep-ee-toong-khan'-o) v. 1. to chance upon 2. (by implication) to attain

How many times is epitynchano (ἐπιτυγχάνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G2013 across 5 books.

Where can I study epitynchano (ἐπιτυγχάνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2013 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate epitynchano (ἐπιτυγχάνω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as obtained and obtain. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2013 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2013, with linked reader references where each row is available.