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Strong's #2922: kriterion (pronounced kree-tay'-ree-on)

neuter of a presumed derivative of 2923; a rule of judging ("criterion"), i.e. (by implication) a tribunal:--to judge, judgment (seat).




Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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kritērion

1) the instrument or means of trying or judging anything

1a) the rule by which one judges

2) the place where judgment is given

2a) the tribunal of a judge

2b) a bench of judges

3) the matter judged, thing to be decided, suit, case

Part of Speech: noun neuter

Relation: from a presumed derivative of G2923

Citing in TDNT: 3:943, 469




Usage:

This word is used 3 times:

1 Corinthians 6:2: "you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?"
1 Corinthians 6:4: "then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed"
James 2:6: "draw you before the judgment seats?"









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