G2819

κλῆρος

klēros

Masculine noun · Probably from κλάω (G2806) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose)

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):—heritage, inheritance, lot, part.

Outline

an object used in casting or drawing lots, which was either a pebble, or a potsherd, or a bit of wood

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

what is obtained by lot, allotted portion

a portion of the ministry common to the apostles
used of the part which one will have in eternal salvation

of salvation itself
the eternal salvation which God has assigned to the saints

of persons

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

Usages

Matthew 27:35

And 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.

Quoting Psalms 22:18

They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.

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Mark 15:24

And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

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Luke 23:34

¶ Then said Jesus,

Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

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John 19:24

They 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.

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Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

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Acts 1:25

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

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Acts 1:26

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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Acts 8:21

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

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Acts 26:18

To open their eyes, and 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.

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Colossians 1:12

Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

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1 Peter 5:3

Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

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