κληρόωklēróō
to allot, i.e. (figuratively) to assign (a privilege)
Greek (New Testament) · G2820
Meanings
1. to cast lots.
2. to choose by lot.
3. to assign by lot, assign a portion: passive, ἐν ᾧ καὶ ἐκληρώθημεν, Ephesians 1:11.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 1 times in the Bible.
- Ephesians 1:11 Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.