Greek word study
διακρίνω G1252
- Transliteration
- diakrínō
- KJV glosses
- contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver
Lexical summary
to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose
figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose
figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information