ΚΛΗΡΟΥΧΟΣ, κληρουχος
KLĒROUCHOS, klērouchos
Sounds Like: klay-ROO-khos
Translations: heir, inheritor, landholder, colonist, possessor of an inheritance
From the root: ΚΛΗΡΟΣ, ΕΧΩ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'κληρος' (kleros), meaning 'lot' or 'inheritance,' and a form related to 'εχω' (echō), meaning 'to have' or 'to hold.' A klerouchos is someone who holds or possesses an inheritance, often specifically referring to a landholder or a colonist who has received land by lot as an inheritance. It describes someone who has a share or portion, particularly in terms of property or a legacy.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2817 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΚΛΗΡΟΥΧΙΑ — inheritance, allotment, possession, a possession, a lot
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