G2818
Heir
κληρονόμος (Klēronomos)
An heir — one who receives an inheritance, especially as a child of God.
Greek
Pronunciation: klay-roh-NAH-mos
Definition
The Greek word klēronomos means heir, describing one who receives an inheritance — used in the New Testament for believers who are co-heirs with Christ of God's eternal promises.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Romans 8:17
“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”Read in context
Galatians 4:7
“Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.”Read in context
Hebrews 1:2
“Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.”Read in context
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