G2819

κλῆρος 

Transliteration

kleros;

Pronunciation

klay'-ros

Parts of Speech

n m

Root Word (Etymology)

probably from 2806 (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose)

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 3:758

KJV Translation Count — 13x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: lot (8), part (2), inheritance (2), heritage (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. an object used in casting or drawing lots, which was either a pebble, or a potsherd, or a bit of wood
a. the lots of several persons concerned, inscribed with their names, were thrown together into a vase, which was then shaken, and he whose lot fell out first upon the ground was the one chosen
2. what is obtained by lot, allotted portion
a. a portion of the ministry common to the apostles
b. used of the part which one will have in eternal salvation
1. of salvation itself
2. the eternal salvation which God has assigned to the saints
c. of persons
1. those whose care and oversight has been assigned to one [allotted charge], used of Christian churches, the administration of which falls to the lot of presbyters

Strong's Definitions

klay'-ros; probably from (2806) (κλάω) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose); a die (for drawing chances); by implication a portion (as if so secured); by extension an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figurative): — heritage, inheritance, lot, participle

Concordance Results Using KJV

And they crucified him, and G2819ed his garments, casting G2819s: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They G2819ed my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast G2819s.

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And when they had crucified him, they G2819ed his garments, casting G2819s upon them, what every man should take.

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Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they G2819ed his raiment, and cast G2819s.

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They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast G2819s for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They G2819ed my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast G2819s. These things therefore the soldiers did.

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For he was numbered with us, and had obtained G2819 of this ministry.

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That he may take G2819 of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

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And they gave forth their G2819s; and the G2819 fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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Thou hast neither G2819 nor G2819 in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

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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 G2819 among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

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Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be G2819akers of the G2819 of the saints in light:

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