The meaning of “κριτής”
Understanding kritḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
judge. - a judge (genitive case or specially)
κριτής
judge. - a judge (genitive case or specially)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:27 | “And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.” Word: κριτής (kritḗs) | |
| Luke 18:2 | “Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:” Word: κριτής (kritḗs) | |
| Acts 18:15 | “But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.” Word: κριτής (kritḗs) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:8 | “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” Word: κριτής (kritḗs) | |
| Hebrews 12:23 | “To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,” Word: κριτής (kritḗs) |