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 timesAppears 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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