Forms of the word
Dictionary
κλῆρος, -ου, ὁ
Greek transliteration
klēros
Simplified transliteration
kleros
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament
11
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
n-2a
Gloss
(casting) lots; share, place, inheritance
Definition
a lot, die, a thing used in determining chances, Mt. 27:35; Mk. 15:24; Lk. 23:34; Jn. 19:24; Acts 1:26; assignment, investiture, Acts 1:17; allotment, destination, Col. 1:12; a part, portion, share, Acts 8:21; 26:18; a constituent portion of the Church, 1 Pet. 5:3*
Greek-English Concordance for κλῆρος
| Matthew 27:35 |
And when they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among them by casting lots (klēron | κλῆρον | acc sg masc). |
| Mark 15:24 |
Then they crucified him and divided his clothing, casting lots (klēron | κλῆρον | acc sg masc) for them, to see who would take what. |
| Luke 23:34 |
And Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” Then in order to divide up his clothing they cast lots (klērous | κλήρους | acc pl masc). |
| John 19:24 |
So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see who will get it” — that the Scripture might be fulfilled that says, “They divided my garments among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots.” (klēron | κλῆρον | acc sg masc) So the soldiers did these things. |
| Acts 1:17 |
For he was numbered among us and received his allotted (klēron | κλῆρον | acc sg masc) share of this ministry.” |
| Acts 1:26 |
And they cast lots (klērous | κλήρους | acc pl masc) for them, and the lot (klēros | κλῆρος | nom sg masc) fell on Matthias, and he was counted with the eleven apostles. |
| Acts 8:21 |
There is not for you a part or share (klēros | κλῆρος | nom sg masc) in this matter, for your heart is not upright before God. |
| Acts 26:18 |
to open their eyes, that they turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place (klēron | κλῆρον | acc sg masc) among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ |
| Colossians 1:12 |
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance (klērou | κλήρου | gen sg masc) of the saints in the light. |
| 1 Peter 5:3 |
Do not domineer over those entrusted to your charge (klērōn | κλήρων | gen pl masc), but be examples to the flock. |