ἀνακρίνω

anakrinōVerbG0350

to investigate

From: from G303 (ἀνά) and G2919 (κρίνω);

Short Definition

properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine

Full Lexicon Entry

to examine, investigate, question : in forensic sense.
Synonyms
see: ἐξετάζω
LXX Usage: (חָקַר), Dan LXX, LXX, TH *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

14 times

Appears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
8
Acts
5
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:25
  • 1 Corinthians 14:24
  • 1 Corinthians 2:15
  • 1 Corinthians 4:4
  • Acts 12:19

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