The meaning of “χείρων”
Understanding cheírōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
irregular comparative of κακός sorer, worse. - from an obsolete equivalent (of uncertain derivation) - more evil or aggr...
χείρων
irregular comparative of κακός sorer, worse. - from an obsolete equivalent (of uncertain derivation) - more evil or aggravated (physically, mentally or morally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:45 | “Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” Word: χείρων (cheírōn) | |
| Mark 2:21 | “No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.” Word: χείρων (cheírōn) | |
| Luke 11:26 | “Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.” Word: χείρων (cheírōn) | |
| John 5:14 | “Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.” Word: χείρων (cheírōn) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:8 | “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” Word: χείρων (cheírōn) |