Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2819

Strong's G2819 · Greek

κλῆρος

klēros

Number
G2819
Language
Greek
Original word
κλῆρος
Transliteration
klēros
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

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

KJV: heritage, inheritance, lot, part

Root / derivation: probably from G2806 (κλάω) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κλῆρος across 11 verses.

lots6×
inheritance2×
lot2×
part2×
heritage1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
John1 verse
Acts5 verses
Colossians1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2819 (klēros) mean?

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

How many times does G2819 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2819 (κλῆρος) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lots.”

How is klēros translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2819 is rendered as “lots” (6×), “inheritance” (2×), “lot” (2×), “part” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word κλῆρος come from?

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