Klēros — G2819

Definition

masculine noun

a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)

1. an object used in casting or drawing lots, which was either a pebble, or a potsherd, or a bit of wood (hence, κλῆρος is to be derived from κλάω )
2. what is obtained by lot, allotted portion

Usually translated as

inheritance, lot, part, heritage

Origin

probably from G2806 (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose

• kláō (G2806)

Occurrences

Klēros occurs 13 times in 11 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1), Luke (1), John (1), Acts (5), Colossians (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Matthew 27:35 — And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots (κλῆρον): 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.
• 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 (κλῆρον).
• Mark 15:24 — And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots (κλῆρον) upon them, what every man should take.
• Luke 23:34 — Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots (κλῆρον).
• 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 (κλῆρον). These things therefore the soldiers did.
• Acts 1:17 — For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part (κλῆρον) of this ministry.
• Acts 1:25 — That he may take part (κλῆρον) of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
• Acts 1:26 — And they gave forth their lots (κλήρους); and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
• Acts 1:26 — And they gave forth their lots; and the lot (κλῆρος) fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
• Acts 8:21 — Thou hast neither part nor lot (κλῆρος) in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
• Acts 26:18 — 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 inheritance (κλῆρον) among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
• Colossians 1:12 — Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance (κλήρου) of the saints in light:
• 1 Peter 5:3 — Neither as being lords over God’s heritage (κλήρων), but being ensamples to the flock.