🇬🇷 Greek · Strong's G2922
G2922

κριτήριον

kritḗrion [kree-tay'-ree-on] Noun
Core meaningcourt/lawsuit

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2922

a rule of judging ("criterion"), i.e. (by implication) a tribunal

KJV usage: :--to judge, judgment (seat).
Etymology: neuter of a presumed derivative of ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. a standard or means by which to judge, criterion; a court of justice, tribunal, Jas. 2:6; a cause, controversy, 1 Cor. 6:2, 4*

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