The meaning of “κληρονομέω”
Understanding klēronoméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance). - to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
κληρονομέω
be heir, (obtain by) inherit(-ance). - to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:29 | “And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.” Word: κληρονομέω (klēronoméō) | |
| Mark 10:17 | “And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” Word: κληρονομέω (klēronoméō) | |
| Luke 18:18 | “And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Word: κληρονομέω (klēronoméō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:50 | “Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.” Word: κληρονομέω (klēronoméō) | |
| Galatians 5:21 | “Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” Word: κληρονομέω (klēronoméō) |