κλῆρος klēros

Meaning

a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively)

In the King James Version: heritage, inheritance, lot, part

Derivation: probably from G2806 (κλάω) (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose;

Where it is used

• Matthew 27:35 When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.
• Mark 15:24 And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.
• Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
• John 19:24 So 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.
• Acts 1:17 He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
• Acts 1:26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.
• Acts 8:21 You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
• Acts 26:18 to 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.’
• Colossians 1:12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
• 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.