Strong's Lexicon epikrinó: To judge, to decide, to determine Original Word: ἐπικρίνω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb κρίνω (krinó, meaning "to judge" or "to decide"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of judgment is שָׁפַט (shaphat, Strong's Hebrew 8199), which means "to judge" or "to govern." Usage: The verb "epikrinó" is used to describe the act of making a judgment or decision, often implying a careful consideration or discernment. It can denote the process of evaluating or distinguishing between options or courses of action. In the New Testament, it is used in contexts where discernment and decision-making are emphasized. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of judgment was integral to both legal and philosophical contexts. The ability to judge rightly was considered a virtue, and it was often associated with wisdom and discernment. In the Jewish tradition, judgment was also a key aspect of leadership and governance, with judges and leaders expected to make decisions that aligned with God's laws and principles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and krinó Definition to decree, give sentence NASB Translation pronounced sentence (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1948: ἐπικρίνωἐπικρίνω: 1 aorist ἐπεκρινα; to adjudge, approve by one's decision, decree, give sentence: followed by the accusative with an infinitive, Luke 23:24. (Plato, Demosthenes, Plutarch, Herodian, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance adjudge; give sentence. From epi and krino; to adjudge -- give sentence. see GREEK epi see GREEK krino Forms and Transliterations επέκρινε επεκρινεν ἐπέκρινεν επεκρότησαν επεκύλισαν επικροτεί επικροτήσει επικροτούντες επικρούσει epekrinen epékrinenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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