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The meaning of κριτικός

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

Definition

discerner. - decisive ("critical"), i.e. discriminative

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κριτικός

Phonetickrit-ee-kos'
Transliterationkritikós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

discerner. - decisive ("critical"), i.e. discriminative

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Word: κριτικός (kritikós)

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