inheritance
Found 239 times in the King James Bible
H5159
Hebrew
G2817
Greek
English Definition
properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
κληρονομία
Transliteration
ʼăchuzzâh
Strong's Reference
G2817
Greek Meaning
something seized, i.e. a possession (especially of land)
"Inheritance" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H5159, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G2817. Context determines which original word is being used.