Lexical Summary 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 Overview Strong’s Greek 5501 conveys the comparative idea of “worse, more severe, more grievous,” describing a deteriorated state in life, health, morality, or judgment. Its eleven New Testament occurrences trace a pattern of degeneration that follows unbelief, sin, or inadequate faith-response to revelation. Gospel Illustrations of Decline • Matthew 9:16; Mark 2:21 – A new patch on an old garment “and a worse tear results,” picturing how mixing old forms with new life in Christ produces deeper rupture. Pastoral and Ethical Emphasis • 1 Timothy 5:8 – Neglecting to provide for one’s own makes a professing believer “worse than an unbeliever,” because common grace obliges even pagans to household responsibility. Apostolic Warnings of Heightened Judgment • Hebrews 10:29 – “How much more severely do you think he will be punished…?” Deliberate rejection after full light merits a punishment qualitatively worse than penalties under Mosaic law. Historical Background First-century Judaism commonly spoke of “the worse” when contrasting lesser and greater liabilities (e.g., Qumran penal codes). The New Testament writers adopt this idiom to stress intensified accountability under the Gospel era, where greater revelation brings greater responsibility (compare Matthew 11:21-24). Theological Trajectory 1. Sin untreated always progresses, never stagnates. Ministry Implications • Catechesis must move converts beyond external reform to Spirit-filled transformation, averting a “worse” relapse. Devotional Reflection “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you” (John 5:14). Grace grants deliverance; gratitude expresses itself in holiness, guarding the soul from a fate worse than the first. 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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