Strongs Number: G1252
- Greek Word
- διακρίνω
- Transliteration
- diakrinō
- Phonetic
- dee-ak-ree'-no
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to separate thoroughly that is (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from or (by implication) oppose; figuratively to discriminate (by implication decide) or (reflexively) hesitate
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to separate, make a distinction, discriminate, to prefer
2. to learn by discrimination, to try, decide
a. to determine, give judgment, decide a dispute
3. to withdraw from one, desert
4. to separate one's self in a hostile spirit, to oppose, strive with dispute, contend
5. to be at variance with one's self, hesitate, doubt
- Origin
- From G1223 and G2919
- Bible Usage
- contend make (to) differ (-ence) discern doubt judge be partial stagger waver.