Strong's Lexicon cheirón: Worse Original Word: χείρων Word Origin: Comparative form of the Greek word κακός (kakos), meaning "bad" or "evil." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the comparative "worse," the concept can be related to Hebrew words like רַע (ra, Strong's H7451), meaning "evil" or "bad," which is often used in comparative contexts in the Old Testament. Usage: The Greek adjective "χείρων" is used to describe something that is inferior in quality, condition, or character compared to another. It often conveys a sense of moral or physical decline, deterioration, or a worsening state. In the New Testament, it is used to contrast situations, behaviors, or conditions that are less desirable or more harmful. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, comparisons were a common rhetorical device used to emphasize moral teachings or philosophical arguments. The concept of "worse" would have been understood in both moral and practical terms, reflecting a decline from an ideal or acceptable state. The use of "χείρων" in the New Testament often highlights the consequences of sin or disobedience, contrasting the righteous path with one that leads to spiritual or physical detriment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root cher-, used as cptv. of kakos Definition worse NASB Translation severer (1), worse (10). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5501: χειρῶνχειρῶν, χεῖρον (comparitive of κακός; derived from the obsolete χερης, which has been preserved in the dative χερηι, accusative χερηα, plural χερεης, χερηα; cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. i., p. 268 (cf. Ebeling, Lex. Homer under the word χερης) (from Homer down), worse: Matthew 9:16; Matthew 27:64; Mark 2:21; γίνεται τά ἔσχατα χείρονα τῶν πρώτων, Matthew 12:45; Luke 11:26; 2 Peter 2:20; εἰς τό χεῖρον ἔρχεσθαι (to grow worse), of one whose illness increases, Mark 5:26; ἵνα μή χεῖρον σοι τί γένηται, lest some worse thing befall thee, John 5:14; πόσῳ χειρῶν τιμωρία (A. V. how much sorer punishment), Hebrews 10:29; ἐπί τό χεῖρον προκόπτειν ((A. V. wax worse and worse); see προκόπτω, 2), 2 Timothy 3:13; of the moral character, σπιστου χειρῶν, 1 Timothy 5:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sorer, worse. Irregular comparative of kakos; from an obsolete equivalent cheres (of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated (physically, mentally or morally) -- sorer, worse. see GREEK kakos Forms and Transliterations χειρον χείρον χεῖρον χεῖρόν χειρονα χείρονα χειρονος χείρονος χειρων χείρων χελιδών χελύνια χελώναι χερούβ cheiron cheirōn cheíron cheírōn cheîron cheîrón cheirona cheírona cheironos cheíronosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 9:16 Adj-NNSGRK: ἱματίου καὶ χεῖρον σχίσμα γίνεται NAS: from the garment, and a worse tear KJV: the rent is made worse. INT: garment and a worse tear takes place Matthew 12:45 Adj-NNP Matthew 27:64 Adj-NFS-C Mark 2:21 Adj-NNS Mark 5:26 Adj-ANS Luke 11:26 Adj-NNP John 5:14 Adj-NNS 1 Timothy 5:8 Adj-NMS-C 2 Timothy 3:13 Adj-ANS Hebrews 10:29 Adj-GFS 2 Peter 2:20 Adj-NNP Strong's Greek 5501 |
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