G2819
κλῆρος
kleros
klay'-ros
Noun Masculine
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.
- 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
Strong's Number G2819 Bible Verses
G2975
λαγχάνω
lagchano
lang-khan'-o
Verb
a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot:--his lot be, cast lots, obtain.
- to obtain by lot
- to receive by divine allotment, obtain
- to cast lots, determine by lot
Strong's Number G2975 Bible Verses
H1486
גּוֹרָל
gowral
go-rawl'
Noun Masculine
or (shortened) goral {go-ral'}; from an unused root meaning to be rough (as stone); properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot):--lot.
- lot
- lot - pebbles used for systematically making decisions
- portion
- lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots)
- recompense, retribution
Strong's Number H1486 Bible Verses