judge
Found 191 times in the King James Bible
H8199
Hebrew
G2919
Greek
English Definition
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)
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
κρίνω
Transliteration
chârats
Strong's Reference
G2919
Greek Meaning
properly, to point sharply, i.e. (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide
"Judge" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H8199, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G2919. Context determines which original word is being used.