Strong's Lexicon krités: Judge Original Word: κριτής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κρίνω (krinō), meaning "to judge" or "to decide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in the Old Testament is שׁוֹפֵט (shofet), which also means "judge" and is used in contexts such as the book of Judges. 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, judges were important figures in society, responsible for maintaining justice and order. They were expected to be impartial and wise, often holding significant social and political power. In Jewish culture, judges were also seen as leaders and were often associated with wisdom and fairness, as seen in the Old Testament book of Judges, where they were deliverers and leaders of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom krinó Definition a judge NASB Translation judge (15), judges (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2923: κριτήςκριτής, κριτοῦ, ὁ (κρίνω) (from Aeschylus and Herodotus down), the Sept. chiefly for שֹׁפֵט; a judge; 1. universally, one who passes, or arrogates to himself, judgment on anything: with the genitive of the object, James 4:11; with the genitive of quality (see διαλογισμός, 1), James 2:4; in a forensic sense, of the one who tries and decides a case (cf. δικαστής, at the end): Matthew 5:25; Luke 12:14 L T Tr WH, 58; (xviii. 2); with the genitive of quality (cf. Buttmann, § 132, 10; Winer's Grammar, § 34, 3b.), τῆς ἀδικίας, Luke 18:6; with the genitive of the object (a thing), an arbiter, Acts 18:15; of a Roman procurator administering justice, Acts 24:10; of God passing judgment on the character and deeds of men, and rewarding accordingly, Hebrews 12:23; James 4:12; also of Christ returning to sit in judgment, Acts 10:42; 2 Timothy 4:8; James 5:9; in a peculiar sense, of a person whose conduct is made the standard for judging another and convicting him of wrong: with the genitive of the object (a person), Matthew 12:27; Luke 11:19. 2. like the Hebrew שֹׁפֵט, of the leaders or rulers of the Israelites: Acts 13:20 (Judges 2:16, 18; Ruth 1:1; Sir. 10:1f, 24, etc.). From krino; a judge (genitive case or specially) -- judge. see GREEK krino Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:25 N-DMSGRK: ἀντίδικος τῷ κριτῇ καὶ ὁ NAS: may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge KJV: thee to the judge, and INT: adversary to the judge and the Matthew 5:25 N-NMS Matthew 12:27 N-NMP Luke 11:19 N-NMP Luke 12:14 N-AMS Luke 12:58 N-AMS Luke 12:58 N-NMS Luke 18:2 N-NMS Luke 18:6 N-NMS Acts 10:42 N-NMS Acts 13:20 N-AMP Acts 18:15 N-NMS Acts 24:10 N-AMS 2 Timothy 4:8 N-NMS Hebrews 12:23 N-DMS James 2:4 N-NMP James 4:11 N-NMS James 4:12 N-NMS James 5:9 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2923 |