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. |