- κλῆρος
- a lot;
- κλῆρος
- a lot, portion
- (a) a lot, (b) a portion assigned; hence: a portion of the people of God assigned to one's care, a congregation.
- κλῆρος
- lot
- G:N-M
- κλῆρος, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX chiefly for נַחֲלָה גּוֹרָל ;]
a lot;
__(a) that which is cast or drawn:Refs
Mat.27:35, Mrk.15:24, Luk.23:34, Jhn.19:24" (LXX)>Refs, Act.1:26;
__(b) that which is obtained by casting:
1) an object used in casting or drawing lots, which was either a pebble, or a potsherd, or a bit of wood
1a) the lots of several persons concerned, inscribed with their names, were thrown together into a vase, which was then shaken, and he whose lot fell out first upon the ground was the one chosen
2) what is obtained by lot, allotted portion
2a) a portion of the ministry common to the apostles
2b) used of the part which one will have in eternal salvation
2b1) of salvation itself
2b2) the eternal salvation which God has assigned to the saints
2c) of persons
2c1) those whose care and oversight has been assigned to one [allotted charge], used of Christian churches, the administration of which falls to the lot of presbyters
1a) the lots of several persons concerned, inscribed with their names, were thrown together into a vase, which was then shaken, and he whose lot fell out first upon the ground was the one chosen
2) what is obtained by lot, allotted portion
2a) a portion of the ministry common to the apostles
2b) used of the part which one will have in eternal salvation
2b1) of salvation itself
2b2) the eternal salvation which God has assigned to the saints
2c) of persons
2c1) those whose care and oversight has been assigned to one [allotted charge], used of Christian churches, the administration of which falls to the lot of presbyters
κλῆρος
klēros
klay'-ros
Probably from G2806 (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose); a die (for drawing chances); by implication a portion (as if so secured); by extension an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)
KJV Usage: heritage, inheritance, lot, part.