κρεῖσσον (kreîsson) — Better

Greek word study: κρεῖσσον (kreîsson), Strong's G2908. (as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage

GreekStrong's G2908
Quick definition
Greek word
κρεῖσσον (kreîsson)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

(as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage

Word study
Derivation: neuter of an alternate form of G2909 (κρείττων);

KJV translation words: better

Where this word appears

Strong's G2908 is tagged on 19 words in 18 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 7:9 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:21.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

better ×7of a better ×3a better ×2superior ×2Better ×1It is better ×1better thing ×1to a better one ×1with better ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κρείττονος ×5κρεῖττον ×4κρεῖσσον ×3κρείττοσιν ×2κρείσσονα ×1κρείττονα ×1κρείττονός ×1κρείττων ×1κρεῖττόν ×1

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×131 Corinthians ×3Philippians ×11 Peter ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 18)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2909 κρείττων (kreíttōn).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kreîsson (G2908) mean?

(as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage.

How is G2908 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2908 as: better.

How often does κρεῖσσον (kreîsson) appear?

Strong's G2908 is tagged on 19 words in 18 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 7:9 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:21.