Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2819
κλῆρος
klēros · “lot”
Used 11 times across 7 books
Definition
κλῆρος, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX chiefly for נַחֲלָה גּוֹרָל ;]
a lot;
(a) that which is cast or drawn: Mat.27:35, Mrk.15:24, Luk.23:34, Jhn.19:24" (LXX), Act.1:26;
(b) that which is obtained by casting: Act.1:17 8:21; of a part in the Kingdom of God (cf. Wis 55), Act.26:18, Col.1:12; pl. of the "cure" of a presbyter, 1Pe.5:3 (see ICC, in l).†
[in LXX chiefly for נַחֲלָה גּוֹרָל ;]
a lot;
(a) that which is cast or drawn: Mat.27:35, Mrk.15:24, Luk.23:34, Jhn.19:24" (LXX), Act.1:26;
(b) that which is obtained by casting: Act.1:17 8:21; of a part in the Kingdom of God (cf. Wis 55), Act.26:18, Col.1:12; pl. of the "cure" of a presbyter, 1Pe.5:3 (see ICC, in l).†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Mark1
Luke1
John1
Acts5
Colossians1
1 Peter1
In the text
Matthew 27:35And 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.Mark 15:24And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.Luke 23:34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.John 19:24They 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. These things therefore the soldiers did.Acts 1:17For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.Acts 1:26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.Acts 8:21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.Acts 26:18To 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 among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.Colossians 1:12Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:1 Peter 5:3Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
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