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krino

krino {kree'-no}
Greek: verb

Possible Definitions:
1) to separate, put asunder, to pick out, select, choose
2) to approve, esteem, to prefer
3) to be of opinion, deem, think, to be of opinion
4) to determine, resolve, decree
5) to judge
5a) to pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong; to be judged, i.e. summoned to trial then one's case may be examined and judgment passed upon it
5b) to pronounce judgement; to subject to censure; of those who act the part of judges or arbiters in matters of common life, or pass judgement on the deeds and words of others
6) to rule, govern; to preside over with the power of giving judicial decisions, because it was the prerogative of kings and rulers to pass judgement
7) to contend together, of warriors and combatants; to dispute; in a forensic sense, to go to law, have suit at law

krino {kree'-no}

Greek: verb

perhaps a primitive word;

Translated as:

judge (88 times)

determine (7 times)

condemn (5 times)

go to law (2 times)

call in question (2 times)

esteem (2 times)

misc. (8 times)

Total: 114 times

Strong's Number 2919

TDNT - 3:921,469

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