The meaning of “ἀνακρίνω”
Understanding anakrínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ask, question, discern, examine, judge, search. - properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogat...
ἀνακρίνω
ask, question, discern, examine, judge, search. - properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:14 | “Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:” Word: ἀνακρίνω (anakrínō) | |
| Acts 17:11 | “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Word: ἀνακρίνω (anakrínō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:3 | “Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,” Word: ἀνακρίνω (anakrínō) |