Berean Strong's Lexicon kritikos: Discerning, able to judge Original Word: κριτικός Word Origin: Derived from κριτής (kritēs), meaning "judge" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kritikos," the concept of discernment and judgment is present in Hebrew words like בִּין (bin, Strong's H995) meaning "to understand, discern," and שָׁפַט (shaphat, Strong's H8199) meaning "to judge." Usage: The Greek word "kritikos" is used to describe something that is capable of judging or discerning. It implies a sharpness or ability to evaluate and make distinctions. In the context of the New Testament, it is often associated with the discerning power of the Word of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of judgment was highly valued, especially in legal and philosophical contexts. The ability to discern truth from falsehood, right from wrong, was considered a crucial skill. The term "kritikos" would have been understood as a quality of wisdom and insight, essential for leaders and philosophers. In the Hellenistic world, where the New Testament was written, this term would resonate with the audience as a desirable attribute, especially in spiritual and moral matters. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom krinó Definition critical NASB Translation able to judge (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2924: κριτικόςκριτικός, κριτικη, κριτικον (κρίνω), relating to judging, fit for judging, skilled in judging (Plato, Plutarch, Lucian, others): with the genitive of the object, ἐνθυμήσεων καί ἐννοιῶν καρδίας, tracing out and passing judgment on the thoughts of the mind, Hebrews 4:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance able to judgeFrom krites; decisive ("critical"), i.e. Discriminative -- discerner. see GREEK krites Forms and Transliterations εκρότησαν εκρότησας κριτικος κριτικός κριτικὸς κρόκη κρόκην κρόκης κροκόδειλος κρόκος κρόκω κρόμμυα κροσσούς κροσσών κροσσωτά κροσσωτοίς κροτάφοις κρόταφον κροταφω κροτήσατε κροτήσει κρότησον κροτήσουσι κροτήσω kritikos kritikòsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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