κληρονομέω

klēronomeōVerbG2816

to inherit

From: from G2818 (κληρονόμος);

Short Definition

to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to receive by lot.
2.to inherit (in cl., usually with genitive of thing(s))
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָרַשׁ, also for נָחַל, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

17 times

Appears 17 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
4
1 Corinthians
3
Matthew
3
Galatians
2
Luke
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:50
  • 1 Peter 3:9
  • Hebrews 1:4
  • Hebrews 6:12
  • Matthew 19:29

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