STRONGS NT 4345a: προσκλίνωπροσκλίνω: 1 aorist passive 3 person singular προσεκλίθη;

1. transitive, (to cause) to lean against (cf. πρός, IV, 4) (Homer, Pindar).

2. intransitive, τίνι, to incline toward one, lean to his side or party: Polybius 4, 51, 5, etc.; 1 aorist passive προσεκλιθην with a middle significance to join oneself to one: Acts 5:36 L T Tr WH ((cf. Winer's Grammar, § 52, 4, 14)); 2 Macc. 14:24; τοῖς δικαίοις προσεκλίθη, Schol. ad Aristophanes, Plutarch, 1027; προσεκλιθητε τοῖς ἀποστόλοις, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 47, 4 [ET] and in other later writings.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1486 גּוֹרָל (goral): Refers to a lot or portion, often used in the context of casting lots for decision-making or inheritance.
• H5159 נַחֲלָה (nachalah): Refers to an inheritance or possession, often used in the context of the land allotted to the tribes of Israel.

The concept of divine allotment and inheritance is a recurring theme in both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting the belief in God's sovereign will and purpose in the distribution of roles, gifts, and blessings among His people.

Usage: The term προσκληρόω is used in the context of assigning or designating a portion, often with the implication of divine or authoritative appointment. It is not frequently found in the New Testament but carries the connotation of a deliberate and purposeful allocation.

Context: The Greek verb προσκληρόω is a compound word that combines the idea of direction or addition (πρός) with the concept of allotment or inheritance (κληρόω). In the biblical context, this term is often associated with the divine or authoritative distribution of roles, responsibilities, or inheritances. The use of this term suggests a process that is not random but rather guided by a higher authority or purpose.

In the New Testament, the concept of allotment is significant in understanding the distribution of spiritual gifts, roles within the church, and the inheritance of the Kingdom of God. While the specific term προσκληρόω may not appear frequently, its components and related concepts are integral to the biblical narrative of divine calling and purpose.

The idea of being appointed or assigned by lot can be seen in the selection of Matthias as an apostle in Acts 1:26, where the apostles cast lots to determine God's choice. Although the specific term προσκληρόω is not used in this passage, the underlying principle of divine selection and appointment is evident.