κλῆρος (klēros) — Heritage
Greek word study: κλῆρος (klēros), Strong's G2819. a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figurativel
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a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
KJV translation words: heritage, inheritance, lot, part
Strong's G2819 is tagged on 12 words in 10 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:35 and last appears in 1 Peter 5:3.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 10)
- Matthew 27:35 — κλῆρον — lots
- Mark 15:24 — κλῆρον — lots
- Luke 23:34 — κλήρους — lots
- John 19:24 — κλῆρον — a lot
- Acts 1:17 — κλῆρον — share
- Acts 1:26 — κλήρους — lots
- Acts 8:21 — κλῆρος — lot
- Acts 26:18 — κλῆρον — an inheritance
- Colossians 1:12 — κλήρου — inheritance
- 1 Peter 5:3 — κλήρων — those in your charge
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G2806 κλάω (kláō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2624 κατακληροδοτέω (kataklērodotéō), G2818 κληρονόμος (klēronómos), G2820 κληρόω (klēróō), G3490 ναύκληρος (naúklēros), G3648 ὁλόκληρος (holóklēros).
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Frequently asked questions
What does klēros (G2819) mean?
A die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively).
How is G2819 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2819 as: heritage, inheritance, lot, part.
How often does κλῆρος (klēros) appear?
Strong's G2819 is tagged on 12 words in 10 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:35 and last appears in 1 Peter 5:3.
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