The meaning of “κρίσις”

Understanding krísis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G2920

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κρίσις

Phonetickree'-sis

Transliterationkrísis

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

accusation, condemnation, damnation, judgment. - decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against) - by extension, a tribunal - by implication, justice (especially, divine law)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

47 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 12:20	“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.”
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.”
Acts 8:33	“In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.”
1 Timothy 5:24	“Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.”
James 2:13	“For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

47x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew12

Mark2

Luke4

John11

Acts1

2 Thessalonians1

1 Timothy1

Hebrews2

James1

2 Peter4

1 John1

Jude3

Revelation4

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'κρίσις' deepen your understanding of Matthew 12:20?

Continue Studying

Expand Your Study

Full Lexicon Index

Full Lexicon Index Greek Lexicon Hebrew Lexicon Bible Quizzes Nave's Topical Bible Bible People Directory Bible Name Meanings 613 Commandments