Greek Word Study
κλῆρος
klēros
G2819
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2819
KJV Translations
heritageinheritancelotpart
Derivation / Root
probably from G2806 (κλάω) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose;
Definition of klēros
κλῆρος (klēros) — a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
Word Origin
This word comes probably from G2806 (κλάω) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose; See the root word: G2806 (κλάω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word κλῆρος (klēros) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from κλῆρος.
κλάω
kláō
G2806
to break (specially, of bread)
κατακληροδοτέω
kataklērodotéō
G2624
to be a giver of lots to each, i.e. (by implication) to apportion an estate
κληρονόμος
klēronómos
G2818
a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor
κληρόω
klēróō
G2820
to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege)
ναύκληρος
naúklēros
G3490
a captain
ὁλόκληρος
holóklēros
G3648
complete in every part, i.e. perfectly sound (in body)
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