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κληρόω
klēroō
G2820
G:V Greek

to obtain

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kleroo describes receiving an inheritance in the purpose stated in Ephesians 1:11.

The attested use presents receiving an inheritance within the purpose described in Ephesians 1:11.

Senses in use

  1. Receiving an inheritance · dominant

    In Ephesians 1:11, the aorist passive indicative plural form occurs in the statement about those in him; the APB renders the clause, "we also obtained an inheritance," followed by predestination according to the purpose and plan of God's will.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Ephesians 1:11, the APB presents the clause as "we also obtained an inheritance." This identifies the verse-level presentation rather than a precise English equivalent for the form.

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