The meaning of “συγκρίνω”
Understanding synkrínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
compare among (with). - to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. combine (spiritual ideas with appropriate...
συγκρίνω
compare among (with). - to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. combine (spiritual ideas with appropriate expressions) or collate (one person with another by way of contrast or resemblance)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 2:13 | “Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” Word: συγκρίνω (synkrínō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:12 | “For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” Word: συγκρίνω (synkrínō) |