Strong's Lexicon katakrisis: Condemnation Original Word: κατάκρισις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κατακρίνω (katakrinō), meaning "to condemn" or "to judge against." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of condemnation is "רָשַׁע" (rasha, Strong's Hebrew 7561), which means "to be wicked" or "to condemn." Usage: The term "katakrisis" refers to the act of condemning or passing judgment against someone. It is used in the context of a judicial sentence or a moral judgment that results in a negative verdict. In the New Testament, it often carries the connotation of divine judgment or condemnation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, legal systems were well-established, and the concept of condemnation was familiar in both civil and religious contexts. Condemnation could result from breaking societal laws or religious commandments. In Jewish tradition, condemnation was associated with the divine judgment of God, reflecting the moral and ethical standards set forth in the Torah. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2633 katákrisis (from 2632 /katakrínō, see there) – the sentence of condemnation handed down after someone is found decidedly guilty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katakrinó Definition condemnation NASB Translation condemn (1), condemnation (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2633: κατάκρισιςκατάκρισις, κατακρίσεως, ἡ (κατακρίνω), condemnation: 2 Corinthians 3:9 (see δικονια, 2 a.); πρός κατάκρισιν, in order to condemn, 2 Corinthians 7:3. (Not found in secular authors.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance condemnation. From katakrino; sentencing adversely (the act) -- condemn(-ation). see GREEK katakrino Forms and Transliterations κατακεκρυμμένος κατακρισεως κατακρίσεως κατακρισιν κατάκρισιν κατακρύβηθι κατακρυβήναι κατακρύψαι κατακρύψεις κατάκρυψον κατακρύψουσιν κατακτήσασθαι κατακυλισθησόμεθα κατακυλίω κατεκρύβησαν κατέκρυψαν κατέκρυψας κατέκρυψεν κατεκύκλωσαν κατέκυψαν katakriseos katakriseōs katakríseos katakríseōs katakrisin katákrisinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 3:9 N-GFSGRK: διακονία τῆς κατακρίσεως δόξα πολλῷ NAS: the ministry of condemnation has glory, KJV: the ministration of condemnation [be] glory, INT: ministry of condemnation [be] glory much 2 Corinthians 7:3 N-AFS Strong's Greek 2633 |