Klēróō — G2820
G2820 · Greek — κληρόω
Pronunciation: klay-ro'-o
Definition
verb
to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege)
- to cast lots, determine by lot
- to choose by lot
- to allot, assign by lot
- once in the N. T., "to make a κλῆρος i. e., a heritage, private possession"
Usually translated as
obtain an inheritance
Occurrences
Klēróō occurs 1 time in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ephesians (1)
- Ephesians 1:11 — In whom also we have obtained an inheritance (ἐκληρώθημεν), being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Strong's Lexicon — K