kleros <2819>
klhrov kleros
| Pronunciation: | klay'-ros |
| Origin: | probably from 2806 (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose) |
| Reference: | TDNT - 3:758,442 |
| PrtSpch: | n m |
| In Greek: | klhron 6, klhrou 1, klhrouv 1, klhrov 2, klhrwn 1 |
| In NET: | dice 4, a share 2, entrusted 1, inheritance 1, one chosen 1, lots 1, part 1 |
| In AV: | lot 8, part 2, inheritance 2, heritage 1 |
| Count: | 13 |
| Definition: | 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 probably from 2806 (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):-heritage, inheritance, lot, part. see GREEK for 2806 |
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