Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2818

Strong's G2818 · Greek

κληρονόμος

klēronómos

Number
G2818
Language
Greek
Original word
κληρονόμος
Transliteration
klēronómos
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor

KJV: heir

Root / derivation: from G2819 (κλῆρος) and the base of G3551 (νόμος) (in its original sense of partitioning, i.e. (reflexively) getting by apportionment);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κληρονόμος across 14 verses.

heir8×
heirs7×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Romans3 verses
Galatians3 verses
Titus1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
James1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2818 (klēronómos) mean?

a sharer by lot, i.e. inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor

How many times does G2818 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2818 (κληρονόμος) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “heir.”

How is klēronómos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2818 is rendered as “heir” (8×), “heirs” (7×).

Where does the Greek word κληρονόμος come from?

from G2819 (κλῆρος) and the base of G3551 (νόμος) (in its original sense of partitioning, i.e. (reflexively) getting by apportionment);