Strong's G1252 · Greek
διακρίνω
diakrínō
Definition
to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate
KJV: contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver
Root / derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G2919 (κρίνω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered διακρίνω across 18 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
Matthew 21:21Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Acts4 verses
Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
Acts 11:2And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
Acts 11:12And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house:
Acts 15:9And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians5 verses
For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
1 Corinthians 6:5I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?
1 Corinthians 11:29For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.
1 Corinthians 11:31For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
1 Corinthians 14:29Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
James2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1252 (diakrínō) mean?
to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate
How many times does G1252 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1252 (διακρίνω) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “judge.”
How is diakrínō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1252 is rendered as “judge” (3×), “difference” (2×), “doubt” (2×), “doubting” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word διακρίνω come from?
from G1223 (διά) and G2919 (κρίνω);