Strong’s G2923
κριτής
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
krités
Pronunciation
kree-TACE
Definition
Judge
Meaning
a judge, magistrate, ruler.
Usage
In the New Testament, "krités" refers to a person who has the authority to make decisions or judgments. This can be in a legal context, such as a judge in a court, or in a more general sense, as someone who discerns or evaluates situations and actions. The term emphasizes the role of discernment and authority in making decisions.
Bible references
Matthew 5:25;Matthew 5:25;Matthew 12:27;Luke 11:19;Luke 12:14;Luke 12:58;Luke 12:58;Luke 18:2;Luke 18:6;Acts 10:42;Acts 13:20;Acts 18:15;Acts 24:10;2 Timothy 4:8;Hebrews 12:23;James 2:4;James 4:11;James 4:12;James 5:9