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κρίνω

krinō

Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)

The word "κρίνω" (krinō) primarily means to judge, decide, or make a determination. It can refer to separating or choosing, forming an opinion, approving, or decreeing something. Additionally, it is used in contexts of pronouncing judgment, governing, or bringing matters to trial, including both human and divine judgment.

to judge; to decide, to determine

avengeconcludecondemndamndecreedetermineesteemjudge

The Greek word krinō means "to judge; to decide, to determine," encompassing related ideas including avenge, conclude, condemn, damn.

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κρίνωshâphaṭ — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)dîyn — a straight course, i.e. sail direct
שָׁפַטto judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)parallel
דִּיןa straight course, i.e. sail directparallel
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HebrewH8199

שָׁפַט

shâphaṭ

to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)

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HebrewH1777

דִּין

dîyn

a straight course, i.e. sail direct

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κρίσιςkrisisמִשְׁפָּטmishpâṭשָׁפַטshâphaṭ
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H8199

שָׁפַט

shâphaṭ

to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)

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Hebrew
H1777

דִּין

dîyn

a straight course, i.e. sail direct

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