The meaning of “κρίνω”
Understanding krínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially) avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine, estee...
κρίνω
properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially) avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine, esteem, judge, go to (sue at the) law, ordain, call in question, sentence to, think. - by implication, to try, condemn, punish
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:2 | “For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Word: κρίνω (krínō) | |
| Acts 23:3 | “Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?” Word: κρίνω (krínō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 5:14 | “For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:” Word: κρίνω (krínō) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:1 | “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;” Word: κρίνω (krínō) | |
| James 4:11 | “Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.” Word: κρίνω (krínō) |