Greek Word Study
The meaning of “διάκρισις”
Understanding diákrisis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
discern(-ing), disputation. - judicial estimation
G1253
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
διάκρισις
Phoneticdee-ak'-ree-sis
Transliterationdiákrisis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
discern(-ing), disputation. - judicial estimation
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 14:1 | “Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.” Word: διάκρισις (diákrisis) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:10 | “To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:” Word: διάκρισις (diákrisis) | |
| Hebrews 5:14 | “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. ” Word: διάκρισις (diákrisis) |