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διακρίνω G1252
G1252 is the Greek word διακρίνω, transliterated diakrínō. The King James Version most often renders it judge.
What it means
to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate.
Where it comes from
from G1223 (διά) and G2919 (κρίνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver.
Verses using διακρίνω
All 17 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 16:3 · KJV
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 21:21 · KJV
Jesus 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.
Mark 11:23 · KJV
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
Acts 10:20 · KJV
Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
Acts 11:2 · KJV
And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
Acts 11:12 · KJV
And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house:
Acts 15:9 · KJV
And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
Romans 4:20 · KJV
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Romans 14:23 · KJV
And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
1 Corinthians 4:7 · KJV
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 6:5 · KJV
I 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 11:29 · KJV
For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.
1 Corinthians 11:31 · KJV
For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
1 Corinthians 14:29 · KJV
Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
James 1:6 · KJV
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
James 2:4 · KJV
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
Jude 1:9 · KJV
Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1252 mean?
G1252 is the Greek word διακρίνω (diakrínō), meaning 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 King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it judge (3 times), doubt (2 times), doubting (2 times), discern (1 time), shall (1 time), among others.
How many times does G1252 appear in the Bible?
διακρίνω (diakrínō) is tagged in 17 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1252 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1223 (διά) and G2919 (κρίνω).
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