What does גּוֹרָל · κλῆρος mean in the Bible?
גּוֹרָל · κλῆρος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lot, portion, decision determined by casting lots".
Hebrew · H1486, G2819
גּוֹרָל
Properly, a pebble , i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot) · lot
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גּוֹרָל H1486 properly, a pebble , i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
Pronunciation goral
Lot cast to determine God's will; extends to mean divinely-appointed portion or inheritance destined for someone.
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κλῆρος G2819 lot
Pronunciation klēros
Divinely determined portion or inheritance, often obtained through casting lots to discern God's will.
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What does גּוֹרָל (goral) mean in the Bible?
גּוֹרָל · κλῆρος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lot, portion, decision determined by casting lots".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1486, G2819?
H1486, G2819 is connected to 77 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. lot, portion, decision determined by casting lots
Strong's H1486, G2819
Lexical occurrences 77 verses Source Gloss
lot, portion, decision determined by casting lots
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Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
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