The meaning of “κρείττων”
Understanding kreíttōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
comparative of a derivative of κράτος best, better. - stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler
κρείττων
comparative of a derivative of κράτος best, better. - stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 11:17 | “Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.” Word: κρείττων (kreíttōn) | |
| Philippians 1:23 | “For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:” Word: κρείττων (kreíttōn) | |
| Hebrews 9:23 | “It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.” Word: κρείττων (kreíttōn) | |
| 1 Peter 3:17 | “For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.” Word: κρείττων (kreíttōn) | |
| 2 Peter 2:21 | “For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.” Word: κρείττων (kreíttōn) |