Dictionary entry

κληρόω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

κληρόω, -ῶ,

[in LXX: I Ki 14:41 (לכד ni.), Es 4:11 A (קרא ni.), Is 17:11*;]

1. to cast lots.

2. to choose by lot.

3. to assign by lot, assign a portion: pass., ἐν ᾧ καὶ ἐκληρώθημεν, Eph 1:11 (on the various interpretations, v. ICC; AR; Ellic., in l.).†