Strong’s G2919

κρίνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

krinó

Pronunciation

kree'-no

Definition

To judge, to decide, to determine

Meaning

(a) I judge, whether in a law-court or privately: sometimes with cognate nouns emphasizing the notion of the verb, (b) I decide, I think (it) good.

Usage

The Greek verb "krinó" primarily means to judge, decide, or determine. It encompasses a range of judicial and evaluative actions, from making a decision or forming an opinion to passing judgment in a legal or moral sense. In the New Testament, "krinó" is used in contexts that involve discernment, judgment, and condemnation, as well as in the sense of making a choice or decision.

Bible references

Matthew 5:40;Matthew 7:1;Matthew 7:1;Matthew 7:2;Matthew 7:2;Matthew 19:28;Luke 6:37;Luke 6:37;Luke 7:43;Luke 12:57;Luke 19:22;Luke 22:30;John 3:17;John 3:18;John 3:18;John 5:22;John 5:30;John 7:24;John 7:24;John 7:51;John 8:15;John 8:15;John 8:16;John 8:26;John 8:50