κλῆρος

klērosNoun (Masculine)G2819

lot

From: probably from G2806 (κλάω) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose;

Short Definition

a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

a lot; (a) that which is cast or drawn: , " (LXX); (b) that which is obtained by casting: of a part in the Kingdom of God,; pl. of the "cure" of a presbyter, (see ICC, in l).
LXX Usage: chiefly for נַחֲלָה גּוֹרָל

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
4
1 Peter
1
Colossians
1
John
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 5:3
  • Acts 1:26
  • Acts 8:21
  • John 19:24
  • Matthew 27:35

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