Strong’s G2909

κρείττων or κρείσσων

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

kreittón or kreissón

Pronunciation

kray'-tohn or krays'-sohn

Definition

Better, superior, more excellent

Meaning

stronger, more excellent.

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.

Bible references

1 Corinthians 7:9;Hebrews 1:4;Hebrews 7:7;Hebrews 7:19;Hebrews 7:22;Hebrews 8:6;Hebrews 8:6;Hebrews 9:23;Hebrews 10:34;Hebrews 11:16;Hebrews 11:35;Hebrews 11:40;Hebrews 12:24;1 Peter 3:17;2 Peter 2:21