Lexicon cheirón: Worse Original Word: χείρων 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 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. Topical Lexicon 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 Greek comparative χείρων, the concept of worsening or increased severity can be found in various Hebrew terms that convey deterioration or increased evil, such as רַע (ra', Strong's Hebrew 7451), meaning "evil" or "bad," which can be used in comparative contexts to describe worsening conditions. Usage: The term χείρων is used in the New Testament to describe a condition or situation that is worse or more severe than another. It often conveys a sense of moral or physical deterioration. Context: The Greek word χείρων appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing a comparative state of worsening or increased severity. It is used to describe situations, conditions, or behaviors that are more detrimental or evil than others. This term is often employed in moral or ethical contexts, highlighting a decline or degradation from a previous state. 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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