Strong's Lexicon kreittón or kreissón: Better, superior, more excellent Original Word: κρείττων or κρείσσων Word Origin: Comparative form of the Greek word "κράτος" (kratos), meaning "strength" or "power." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κρείττων, the concept of "better" or "superior" can be found in Hebrew words like טוֹב (tov, Strong's H2896), meaning "good" or "better," and יָתַר (yatar, Strong's H3498), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over," often implying superiority or preference. Usage: The Greek adjective κρείττων (kreittón) or κρείσσων (kreissón) is used in the New Testament to denote something that is better, more excellent, or superior in quality, rank, or importance. It often contrasts the new covenant with the old, the spiritual with the physical, or the eternal with the temporal. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, comparisons were often made to highlight the superiority of one thing over another, whether in philosophy, politics, or religion. The use of κρείττων in the New Testament reflects this cultural practice, emphasizing the superiority of Christ, His covenant, and His promises over previous systems and beliefs. This term would resonate with both Jewish and Gentile audiences familiar with the concept of striving for excellence and superiority. HELPS Word-studies 2909 kreíttōn (the comparative form of 2904 /krátos, "dominion") – what is better because more fully developed, i.e. in reaching the needed dominion (mastery, dominance); "better" after exerting the power needed to "plant down God's flag of victory." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. of the same as kratistos Definition better NASB Translation better (17), better things (1), greater (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2909: κρείττωνκρείττων and (1 Corinthians 7:38; Philippians 1:23; in other places the reading varies between the two forms, especially in 1 Corinthians 7:9 (here T Tr WH L text κρείττων); a. more useful, more serviceable: 1 Corinthians 11:17; 1 Corinthians 12:31 R G; Hebrews 11:40; Hebrews 12:24; with πολλῷ μᾶλλον, added, Philippians 1:23 (cf. μᾶλλον, 1 b.); κρεῖσσον (adverb) ποιεῖν, 1 Corinthians 7:38; κρεῖττον ἐστιν, it is more advantageous, followed by an infinitive, 1 Corinthians 7:9; 2 Peter 2:21 (cf. Buttmann, 217 (188); Winers Grammar, § 41 a. 2 a). b. more excellent: Hebrews 1:4; Hebrews 6:9; Hebrews 7:7, 19, 22; Hebrews 8:6; Hebrews 9:23; Hebrews 10:34; Hebrews 11:16, 35; κρεῖττον, followed by an infinitive, 1 Peter 3:17. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. Nobler -- best, better. see GREEK kratos Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 7:9 Adj-NNSGRK: ἐγκρατεύονται γαμησάτωσαν κρεῖττον γάρ ἐστιν NAS: let them marry; for it is better to marry KJV: for it is better to marry than INT: they have self-control let them marry better indeed it is Hebrews 1:4 Adj-NMS Hebrews 7:7 Adj-GMS Hebrews 7:19 Adj-GFS Hebrews 7:22 Adj-GFS Hebrews 8:6 Adj-GFS Hebrews 8:6 Adj-DFP Hebrews 9:23 Adj-DFP Hebrews 10:34 Adj-AFS Hebrews 11:16 Adj-GFS Hebrews 11:35 Adj-GFS Hebrews 11:40 Adj-ANS Hebrews 12:24 Adj-ANS 1 Peter 3:17 Adj-NNS 2 Peter 2:21 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 2909 |
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