The meaning of “κατακρίνω”
Understanding katakrínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
condemn, damn. - to judge against, i.e. sentence
κατακρίνω
condemn, damn. - to judge against, i.e. sentence
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:18 | “Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,” Word: κατακρίνω (katakrínō) | |
| Mark 14:64 | “Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.” Word: κατακρίνω (katakrínō) | |
| Luke 11:32 | “The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.” Word: κατακρίνω (katakrínō) | |
| John 8:11 | “She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.” Word: κατακρίνω (katakrínō) | |
| Romans 8:34 | “Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” Word: κατακρίνω (katakrínō) |