κρίνω: krinō (G2919), a Greek word meaning "by implication, to try, condemn, punish"
krinō
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krinō is a Greek word meaning "by implication, to try, condemn, punish", encompassing ideas like avenge, conclude, condemn, damn.
to judge; to decide, to determine
The Greek word krinō means "to judge; to decide, to determine," encompassing related ideas including avenge, conclude, condemn, damn.
- to condemn, to pass sentence
- to consider, to think, to regard
- to bring to trial, to punish
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κρίνω
Pronunciationkrinō
G2919
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
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