2908. kreisson

Lexicon

kreisson: Better, superior, more excellent

Original Word: κρείσσων
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: kreisson
Pronunciation: krice'-sone
Phonetic Spelling: (krice'-son)
Definition: Better, superior, more excellent
Meaning: stronger, more excellent.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

better.

Neuter of an alternate form of kreitton; (as noun) better, i.e. Greater advantage -- better.

see GREEK kreitton

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
see kreittón.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Comparative form of the Greek adjective "κράτος" (krátos), meaning "strength" or "power."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κρείσσων, the concept of superiority or excellence can be found in Hebrew terms such as טוֹב (tov, Strong's 2896), meaning "good" or "better," and גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's 1419), meaning "great" or "greater." These terms are used in the Old Testament to express similar ideas of comparison and superiority.

Usage: The word κρείσσων is used in the New Testament to denote superiority or preference, often in moral, spiritual, or qualitative contexts. It is used to compare two entities, indicating that one is better or more excellent than the other.

Context: The Greek term κρείσσων appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the superiority of one thing over another. It is often used in theological contexts to highlight the supremacy of spiritual realities over earthly ones or to compare the new covenant with the old.

• Hebrews 1:4 (BSB): "So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs." Here, κρείσσων is used to describe the superiority of Christ over the angels, emphasizing His divine status and the excellence of His name.

• Hebrews 7:19 (BSB): "For the law made nothing perfect, and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God." In this verse, κρείσσων refers to the "better hope" introduced through Christ, contrasting the limitations of the law with the perfection found in Him.

• Hebrews 11:16 (BSB): "Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them." Here, κρείσσων describes the "better country," a heavenly homeland that the faithful long for, highlighting the eternal promise over temporal existence.

The use of κρείσσων in these contexts underscores the theme of the New Testament that the new covenant, established through Jesus Christ, is superior to the old covenant. It also reflects the Christian hope in eternal, heavenly realities that surpass earthly experiences.

Forms and Transliterations

κρεισσον κρείσσον κρεῖσσον κρεισσονα κρείσσονα κρείσσους κρείσσων κρείττον κρείττόν κρείττονα κρείττονι κρείττονος κρείττονός κρείττοσι κρείττοσιν κρείττω κρείττων kreisson kreîsson kreissona kreíssona kreittona kreíttona

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 7:38 Adj-ANS
GRK: μὴ γαμίζων κρεῖσσον ποιήσει
KJV: in marriage doeth better.
INT: not gives better does

1 Corinthians 11:17 Adj-ANS
GRK: εἰς τὸ κρεῖσσον ἀλλὰ εἰς
INT: for the better but for

Philippians 1:23 Adj-NNS
GRK: γὰρ μᾶλλον κρεῖσσον
KJV: Christ; which is far better:
INT: indeed more than better

Hebrews 6:9 Adj-ANP
GRK: ἀγαπητοί τὰ κρείσσονα καὶ ἐχόμενα
INT: beloved the better [things] and [things] connected with

Strong's Greek 2908
4 Occurrences

κρεῖσσον — 3 Occ.
κρείσσονα — 1 Occ.