διακρίνω (diakrínō) — Contend
Greek word study: διακρίνω (diakrínō), Strong's G1252. to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by imp
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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 translation words: contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver
Strong's G1252 is tagged on 19 words in 18 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:3 and last appears in Jude 1:22.
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Verses (all 18)
- Matthew 16:3 — διακρίνειν — to discern
- Matthew 21:21 — διακριθῆτε — shall doubt
- Mark 11:23 — διακριθῇ — may doubt
- Acts 10:20 — διακρινόμενος — doubting
- Acts 11:2 — διεκρίνοντο — were contending
- Acts 11:12 — διακρίναντα — having discriminated
- Acts 15:9 — διέκρινεν — He made distinction
- Romans 4:20 — διεκρίθη — he did waver
- Romans 14:23 — διακρινόμενος — doubting
- 1 Corinthians 4:7 — διακρίνει; — makes different
- 1 Corinthians 6:5 — διακρῖναι — to decide
- 1 Corinthians 11:29 — διακρίνων — discerning
- 1 Corinthians 11:31 — διεκρίνομεν — we were judging
- 1 Corinthians 14:29 — διακρινέτωσαν — should discern
- James 1:6 — διακρινόμενος — doubting
- James 2:4 — διεκρίθητε — were discriminated
- Jude 1:9 — διακρινόμενος — disputing
- Jude 1:22 — διακρινομένους — are doubting
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1223 διά (diá), G2919 κρίνω (krínō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G87 ἀδιάκριτος (adiákritos), G1253 διάκρισις (diákrisis).
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What does diakrínō (G1252) 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 is G1252 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1252 as: contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver.
How often does διακρίνω (diakrínō) appear?
Strong's G1252 is tagged on 19 words in 18 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 16:3 and last appears in Jude 1:22.
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