κληρόω

klēroōVerbG2820

to obtain

From: from G2819 (κλῆρος);

Short Definition

to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to cast lots.
2.to choose by lot.
3.to assign by lot, assign a portion
LXX Usage: (לָכַד ni.), A (קָרָא ni.), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • Ephesians 1:11

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