Luke 1:9
Strong's Lexicon
he was chosen by lot,
ἔλαχε (elache)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2975: A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. Determine especially by lot.

according to
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

custom
ἔθος (ethos)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 1485: A custom, habit; an institute, rite. From etho; a usage.

of the
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

priesthood,
ἱερατείας (hierateias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2405: The duty (office) of a priest, priesthood. From hierateuo; priestliness, i.e. The sacerdotal function.

to enter
εἰσελθὼν (eiselthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

temple
ναὸν (naon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3485: A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

[and] burn incense.
θυμιᾶσαι (thymiasai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 2370: To burn incense. From a derivative of thuo; to fumigate, i.e. Offer aromatic fumes.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Young's Literal Translation
according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot was to make perfume, having gone into the sanctuary of the Lord,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
it happened that he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense.

New American Standard Bible
according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

King James Bible
According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

New Living Translation
As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense.

English Standard Version
according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

New American Standard Bible
according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

King James Bible
According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
it happened that he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense.

International Standard Version
he was chosen by lot to go into the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense, according to the custom of the priests.

NET Bible
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the holy place of the Lord and burn incense.

American Standard Version
according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

English Revised Version
according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Young's Literal Translation
according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot was to make perfume, having gone into the sanctuary of the Lord,
















Cross References
Exodus 30:7
And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it.

Matthew 27:5
And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Luke 1:1
Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

Luke 1:8
And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

Luke 1:7
And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

Luke 1:6
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

Luke 1:10
And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

Luke 1:11
And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

Luke 1:12
And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
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