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κληρόω G2820

G2820 is the Greek word κληρόω, transliterated klēróō. The King James Version most often renders it obtained an inheritance.

Word: κληρόωTransliteration: klēróōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege).

Where it comes from

from G2819 (κλῆρος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

obtained an inheritance 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: obtain an inheritance.

Verses using κληρόω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Ephesians 1:11 · KJV

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2820 mean?

G2820 is the Greek word κληρόω (klēróō), meaning to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege).

How is G2820 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it obtained an inheritance (1 time).

How many times does G2820 appear in the Bible?

κληρόω (klēróō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2820 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2819 (κλῆρος).

Nearby entries

G2817 · κληρονομία — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or…G2818 · κληρονόμος — a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally…G2819 · κλῆρος — a die (for drawing chances); by…G2821 · κλῆσις — an invitation (figuratively)G2822 · κλητός — invited, i.e. appointed, or (specially), a saint G2823 · κλίβανος — an earthen pot used for baking in

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