κλῆρος (klēros) means “lot” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: klay'-ros Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
κλῆρος · klēros · lot
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).† (AS)
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(a) a lot, (b) a portion assigned; hence: a portion of the people of God assigned to one's care, a congregation.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| lots | 5 |
| an inheritance | 1 |
| inheritance | 1 |
| lot | 1 |
| share | 1 |
| those entrusted to you | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| lots | 6 |
| part | 2 |
| heritage | 1 |
| inheritance | 1 |
| lot | 1 |
| of the inheritance | 1 |
| the lot | 1 |
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When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.
Read word by wordAnd they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.
Read word by wordThen Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
Read word by wordSo they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.
Read word by wordHe was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
Read word by wordThen they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.
Read word by wordYou have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
Read word by wordto open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
Read word by wordgiving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
Read word by wordnot lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
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