Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κριτήριον”
Understanding kritḗrion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a presumed derivative of κριτής to judge, judgment (seat). - a rule of judging ("criterion"), i.e. (by implica...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κριτήριον
Phonetickree-tay'-ree-on
Transliterationkritḗrion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a presumed derivative of κριτής to judge, judgment (seat). - a rule of judging ("criterion"), i.e. (by implication) a tribunal
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 6:2 | “Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?” Word: κριτήριον (kritḗrion) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:4 | “If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.” Word: κριτήριον (kritḗrion) | |
| James 2:6 | “But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?” Word: κριτήριον (kritḗrion) |