Diakrínō — G1252

Definition

verb

to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate

1. "to separate, make a distinction, discriminate
2. to learn by discrimination, to try, decide
3. to withdraw from one, desert him
4. to separate oneself in a hostile spirit, to oppose, strive with, dispute, contend
5. in a sense not found in secular authors, to be at variance with oneself, hesitate, doubt

Usually translated as

judge, difference, doubt, differ, discern, be partial, contend, make, stagger, waver

Origin

from G1223 and G2919

• diá (G1223)
• krínō (G2919)

Occurrences

Diakrínō occurs 19 times in 18 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (1), Acts (4), Romans (2), 1 Corinthians (5), James (2), Jude (2)

• Matthew 16:3 — And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern (διακρίνειν) the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
• Matthew 21:21 — Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt (διακριθῆτε) 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 — 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 (διακριθῆ) 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 — Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting (διακρινόμενος) nothing: for I have sent them.
• Acts 11:2 — And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended (διεκρίνοντο) with him,
• Acts 11:12 — And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting (διακρινομενον). Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house:
• Acts 15:9 — And put no difference (διέκρινεν) between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
• Romans 4:20 — He staggered (διεκρίθη) not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
• Romans 14:23 — And he that doubteth (διακρινόμενος) is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
• 1 Corinthians 4:7 — For who maketh thee to differ (διακρίνει) 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 — 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 (διακρῖναι) between his brethren?
• 1 Corinthians 11:29 — For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning (διακρίνων) the Lord’s body.
• 1 Corinthians 11:31 — For if we would judge (διεκρίνομεν) ourselves, we should not be judged.
• 1 Corinthians 14:29 — Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge (διακρινέτωσαν).
• James 1:6 — But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering (διακρινόμενος). For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
• James 1:6 — But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth (διακρινόμενος) is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
• James 2:4 — Are ye not then partial (διεκρίθητε) in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
• Jude 1:9 — Yet Michael the archangel, when contending (διακρινόμενος) with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
• Jude 1:22 — And of some have compassion, making a difference (διακρινομενοι):