κληρονομέω (klēronoméō) — Be Heir

Greek word study: κληρονομέω (klēronoméō), Strong's G2816. to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2816
Quick definition
Greek word
κληρονομέω (klēronoméō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G2818 (κληρονόμος);

KJV translation words: be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2816 is tagged on 18 words in 17 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:5 and last appears in Revelation 21:7.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

will inherit ×6to inherit ×3will I inherit ×2He has inherited ×1I may inherit ×1do inherit ×1does inherit ×1he will inherit ×1inheriting ×1you may inherit ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κληρονομήσει ×3κληρονομήσουσιν ×3κληρονομήσω; ×3κληρονομῆσαι ×2κεκληρονόμηκεν ×1κληρονομεῖ ×1κληρονομεῖν ×1κληρονομούντων ×1κληρονομήσατε ×1κληρονομήσουσιν; ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Corinthians ×4Hebrews ×4Matthew ×3Luke ×2Galatians ×2Mark ×11 Peter ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 17)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2818 κληρονόμος (klēronómos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does klēronoméō (G2816) mean?

To be an heir to (literally or figuratively).

How is G2816 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2816 as: be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance).

How often does κληρονομέω (klēronoméō) appear?

Strong's G2816 is tagged on 18 words in 17 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:5 and last appears in Revelation 21:7.