κλῆρος G2819

G2819 is the Greek word κλῆρος, transliterated klēros. The King James Version most often renders it lots.

Word: κλῆροςTransliteration: klērosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 10 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

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

How the King James Version translates it

Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lots 4×part 2×lot 2×inheritance 2×god's heritage 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: heritage, inheritance, lot, part.

Verses using κλῆρος

All 10 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 27:35 · KJV

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Mark 15:24 · KJV

And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

John 19:24 · KJV

They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

Acts 1:17 · KJV

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

Acts 1:25 · KJV

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 1:26 · KJV

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts 8:21 · KJV

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

Acts 26:18 · KJV

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

Colossians 1:12 · KJV

Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

1 Peter 5:3 · KJV

Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2819 mean?

G2819 is the Greek word κλῆρος (klēros), meaning 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 King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lots (4 times), part (2 times), lot (2 times), inheritance (2 times), god's heritage (1 time).

How many times does G2819 appear in the Bible?

κλῆρος (klēros) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2819 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G2806 (κλάω) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose.

Nearby entries

G2816 · κληρονομέω — to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)G2817 · κληρονομία — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or…G2818 · κληρονόμος — a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally…G2820 · κληρόω — to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a…G2821 · κλῆσις — an invitation (figuratively)G2822 · κλητός — invited, i.e. appointed, or (specially), a saint

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