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The meaning of κληρόω

Understanding klēróō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

obtain an inheritance. - to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege)

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κληρόω

Phoneticklay-ro'-o
Transliterationklēróō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

obtain an inheritance. - to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Ephesians 1:11

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:

Word: κληρόω (klēróō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Ephesians
Book Distribution

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