epitugchano describes reaching or securing what is sought, whether promises, an object of desire, or Israel’s pursuit.

The verb denotes reaching or securing a sought result: it is used of receiving promises and of attaining what is pursued, while James 4:2 places the same action under negation for desires that are not reached.

1. Reaching or securing a sought result · dominant

   In Hebrews 11:33 the aorist active indicative plural occurs in a sequence of actions done through faith, where the APB renders the clause “obtained promises.” Hebrews 6:15 likewise presents a patient individual reaching “the promise,” while Romans 11:7 contrasts Israel’s unsuccessful pursuit with the election’s successful result; James 4:2 uses the aorist active infinitive in the negated statement that those who are envious “cannot obtain.”

   Hebrews 11:33Hebrews 6:15Romans 11:7James 4:2

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “obtained” in Hebrews 11:33, Hebrews 6:15, and Romans 11:7, and “cannot obtain” in James 4:2. These renderings present the verse-level outcome.