◄ 350. anakrinó ►
Strong's Lexicon anakrinó: To examine, to investigate, to question, to judge Original Word: ἀνακρίνω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anakrinó Pronunciation: ah-nah-kree'-no Phonetic Spelling: (an-ak-ree'-no) Definition: I examine, inquire into, investigate, question. Meaning: To examine, investigate, question, or judge. It implies a thorough and careful evaluation or scrutiny of a matter or person. Word Origin: Derived from ἀνά (aná, "up, again") and κρίνω (krínō, "to judge, to separate, to distinguish"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνακρίνω, similar concepts of examination and judgment can be found in Hebrew words such as דָּרַשׁ (darash, Strong's 1875), meaning "to seek, inquire," and שָׁפַט (shaphat, Strong's 8199), meaning "to judge, govern." These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of seeking understanding and making discerning judgments. Usage: The term ἀνακρίνω is used in the New Testament to describe the process of examining or investigating something or someone. It often conveys the idea of a detailed and discerning inquiry, whether in a legal, spiritual, or personal context. Context: The Greek verb ἀνακρίνω appears in several New Testament passages, reflecting its importance in the context of discernment and judgment. It is used to describe the actions of individuals who are tasked with evaluating or scrutinizing matters to arrive at a clear understanding or decision. In Acts 17:11, the Bereans are commended for their noble character because they "examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true." Here, ἀνακρίνω underscores the Bereans' diligent and careful study of the Scriptures, highlighting the importance of verifying teachings against the Word of God. In 1 Corinthians 2:14-15, the spiritual person is described as one who "judges all things," using ἀνακρίνω to convey the ability to discern spiritual truths. This passage emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to understand and evaluate spiritual matters beyond mere human wisdom. Additionally, in 1 Corinthians 4:3-4, Paul uses ἀνακρίνω to express his indifference to human judgment, stating, "I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself." Here, the term reflects the idea of being subjected to scrutiny or evaluation by others. The use of ἀνακρίνω in these contexts highlights the necessity of discernment and careful examination in the life of a believer, whether in understanding Scripture, evaluating spiritual truths, or considering the judgments of others. HELPS Word-studies 350 anakrínō (from 303 /aná, "up, completing a process," which intensifies 2919 /krínō, "to select by separating/judging") – properly, to distinguish by vigorously judging "down to up," i.e. closely examining (investigating) through "the process of careful study, evaluation and judgment" (L & N, 1, 27.44); "to examine, investigate, question (so J. B. Lightfoot, Notes, 181f). [The prefix 303 /aná ("up") shows the process involved that takes krinō ("judging/separating") up to its needed conclusion. Accordingly, 350 (anakrínō) is often used in its forensic sense in the ancient world. It can even refer to "examination by torture" (see Field, Notes, 120f, Abbott-Smith).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ana and krinó Definition to examine, investigate NASB Translation appraised (2), appraises (1), asking questions (2), called to account (1), examine (2), examined (4), examines (1), examining (2), trial (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 350: ἀνακρίνω ἀνακρίνω; 1 aorist ἀνέκρινα; passive (present ἀνακρίνομαι); 1 aorist ἀνεκρίθην; (frequent in Greek writings, especially Attic); properly, "by looking through a series (ἀνά) of objects or particulars to distinguish (κρίνω) or search after. Hence, a. to investigate, examine, inquire into, scrutinize, sift, question": Acts 17:11 (τάς γραφάς); 1 Corinthians 10:25, 27 (not anxiously questioning, namely, whether the meat set before you be the residue from heathen sacrifices). Specifically, in a forensic sense (often also in Greek writings) of a judge, to hold an investigation; to interrogate, examine, the accused or the witnesses; absolutely: Luke 23:14; Acts 24:8. τινα, Acts 12:19; Acts 28:18; passive, Acts 4:9. Paul has in mind this judicial use (as his preceding term ἀπολογία shows) when in 1 Corinthians 9:3 he speaks of τοῖς ἐμέ ἀνακρίνουσί, investigating me, whether I am a true apostle. b. universally, to judge of, estimate, determine (the excellence or defects of any person or thing): τί, 1 Corinthians 2:15; τινα, 1 Corinthians 4:3f; passive, 1 Cor. 2:(),; . (Cf. Lightfoot Fresh Revision, etc. iv. § 3 (p. 67f, American edition).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance question, discern, examine, search. From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine -- ask, question, discern, examine, judge, search. see GREEK ana see GREEK krino Forms and Transliterations ανακριθω ανακριθώ ἀνακριθῶ ανακριναντες ανακρίναντές ἀνακρίναντές ανακρινας ανακρίνας ἀνακρίνας ανακρινει ανακρίνει ἀνακρίνει ανακρινεται ανακρίνεται ἀνακρίνεται ανακρινομεθα ανακρινόμεθα ἀνακρινόμεθα ανακρινοντες ανακρίνοντες ἀνακρίνοντες ανακρινουσιν ἀνακρίνουσίν ανακρινω ανακρίνω ἀνακρίνω ανακρινων ανακρίνων ἀνακρίνων anakrinantes anakrínantés anakrinas anakrínas anakrinei anakrínei anakrinetai anakrínetai anakrino anakrinō anakríno anakrínō anakrinometha anakrinómetha anakrinon anakrinōn anakrínon anakrínōn anakrinontes anakrínontes anakrinousin anakrínousín anakritho anakrithô anakrithō anakrithō̂ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 23:14 V-APA-NMS GRK: ἐνώπιον ὑμῶν ἀνακρίνας οὐθὲν εὗρον NAS: and behold, having examined Him before KJV: I, having examined [him] before INT: before you having examined [him] nothing found Acts 4:9 V-PIM/P-1P GRK: ἡμεῖς σήμερον ἀνακρινόμεθα ἐπὶ εὐεργεσίᾳ NAS: if we are on trial today KJV: this day be examined of INT: we this day are examined as to a good work Acts 12:19 V-APA-NMS GRK: μὴ εὑρὼν ἀνακρίνας τοὺς φύλακας NAS: for him and had not found him, he examined the guards KJV: not, he examined the keepers, INT: not having found having examined the guards Acts 17:11 V-PPA-NMP GRK: καθ' ἡμέραν ἀνακρίνοντες τὰς γραφὰς NAS: eagerness, examining the Scriptures KJV: readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures INT: every day examining the Scriptures Acts 24:8 V-APA-NMS GRK: δυνήσῃ αὐτὸς ἀνακρίνας περὶ πάντων NAS: before you]. By examining him yourself KJV: unto thee: by examining of whom INT: you will be able yourself having examined concerning all Acts 28:18 V-APA-NMP GRK: οἵτινες ἀνακρίναντές με ἐβούλοντο NAS: And when they had examined me, they were willing KJV: Who, when they had examined me, would INT: who having examined me wished 1 Corinthians 2:14 V-PIM/P-3S GRK: ὅτι πνευματικῶς ἀνακρίνεται NAS: they are spiritually appraised. KJV: they are spiritually discerned. INT: because spiritually they are discerned 1 Corinthians 2:15 V-PIA-3S GRK: δὲ πνευματικὸς ἀνακρίνει τὰ πάντα NAS: But he who is spiritual appraises all things, KJV: yet he himself is judged of no man. INT: moreover spiritual judges all things 1 Corinthians 2:15 V-PIM/P-3S GRK: ὑπ' οὐδενὸς ἀνακρίνεται NAS: yet he himself is appraised by no one. INT: by no one is judged 1 Corinthians 4:3 V-ASP-1S GRK: ὑφ' ὑμῶν ἀνακριθῶ ἢ ὑπὸ NAS: But to me it is a very small thing that I may be examined by you, or KJV: that I should be judged of INT: by you I be examined or by 1 Corinthians 4:3 V-PIA-1S GRK: οὐδὲ ἐμαυτὸν ἀνακρίνω NAS: in fact, I do not even examine myself. KJV: yea, I judge not INT: neither myself do I examine 1 Corinthians 4:4 V-PPA-NMS GRK: ὁ δὲ ἀνακρίνων με κύριός NAS: acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord. KJV: justified: but he that judgeth me is INT: he who moreover judges me [the] Lord 1 Corinthians 9:3 V-PPA-DMP GRK: τοῖς ἐμὲ ἀνακρίνουσίν ἐστιν αὕτη NAS: to those who examine me is this: KJV: answer to them that do examine me INT: to those me who examine is this 1 Corinthians 10:25 V-PPA-NMP GRK: ἐσθίετε μηδὲν ἀνακρίνοντες διὰ τὴν NAS: without asking questions for conscience' KJV: asking no question for conscience INT: eat nothing inquiring on account of 1 Corinthians 10:27 V-PPA-NMP GRK: ἐσθίετε μηδὲν ἀνακρίνοντες διὰ τὴν NAS: you without asking questions for conscience' KJV: asking no question for conscience INT: eat nothing inquiring on account of 1 Corinthians 14:24 V-PIM/P-3S GRK: ὑπὸ πάντων ἀνακρίνεται ὑπὸ πάντων NAS: by all, he is called to account by all; KJV: of all, he is judged of all: INT: by all he is examined by all Strong's Greek 350 16 Occurrences ἀνακρίναντές — 1 Occ. ἀνακρίνας — 3 Occ. ἀνακρίνει — 1 Occ. ἀνακρίνεται — 3 Occ. ἀνακρίνω — 1 Occ. ἀνακρίνων — 1 Occ. ἀνακρινόμεθα — 1 Occ. ἀνακρίνοντες — 3 Occ. ἀνακρίνουσίν — 1 Occ. ἀνακριθῶ — 1 Occ.