ἘΓΚΛΗΡΟΙ, ἐγκληροι
EGKLĒROI, egklēroi
Sounds Like: eng-KLEH-roy
Translations: having a share, having a lot, having an inheritance, a sharer, an inheritor
From the root: ΕΓΚΛΗΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes someone who has a share or a lot in something, often implying an inheritance or a portion of land. It is used to denote participation or possession of a part of something larger. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐν' (in) and 'κλῆρος' (lot, inheritance).
Inflection: Nominative, Masculine, Plural
Strong’s number: G1454 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Aristeas
- Aristeas’ Letter to Philocrates — 1:116
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΓΚΛΗΡΟΣ.
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- ΕΓΚΛΗΡΟΝ — entrusted, committed, a trustee, a steward
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