κρίνω
krinōVerbG2919
to judge
From: properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially);
Short Definition
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to separate, select, choose
2.to approve, esteem
3.to be of opinion, judge, think
4.to decide, determine, decree
5.to judge, adjudge, pronounce judgment
6.= κατακρίνω, to condemn
7.As in LXX (for שׁפט), to rule, govern ( 4
8.to bring to trial ; mid., to go to law
Synonyms
see: δικάστης.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שׁפט, also for ריב,דּין, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
99 timesAppears 99 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
22
1 Corinthians
15
John
14
Romans
14
Revelation
9
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:15
- 2 Corinthians 2:1
- Acts 25:25
- John 3:18
- Revelation 16:5
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