ΚΛΗΡΟΥΧΕΩ, κληρουχεω
KLĒROUCHEŌ, klēroucheō
Sounds Like: klay-roo-KHEH-oh
Translations: to inherit, to possess, to obtain by lot, to receive as an inheritance
From the root: ΚΛΗΡΟΥΧΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'κλῆρος' (kleros), meaning 'lot' or 'inheritance', and 'ἔχω' (echo), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold'. It describes the act of receiving or possessing something as an inheritance, often by lot or divine apportionment. It implies a secure and rightful possession, typically of land or a portion of something. It can be used in contexts where someone is given a share or a portion of something, much like an heir receives an inheritance.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative, First Person Singular (or infinitive form)
Strong’s number: G2816 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΚΛΗΡΟΥΧΗΣΕΙΝ — to inherit, to possess by lot, to allot, to obtain by lot
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