The meaning of “κλῆρος”
Understanding klēros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from κλάω (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose heritage, inheritance, lot, part. - a ...
κλῆρος
probably from κλάω (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose heritage, inheritance, lot, part. - a die (for drawing chances) - by implication, a portion (as if so secured) - by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:35 | “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.” Word: κλῆρος (klēros) | |
| Mark 15:24 | “And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.” Word: κλῆρος (klēros) | |
| Luke 23:34 | “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.” Word: κλῆρος (klēros) | |
| John 19:24 | “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.” Word: κλῆρος (klēros) | |
| Acts 1:26 | “And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ” Word: κλῆρος (klēros) |