Katadikázō — G2613

Definition

verb

to adjudge against, i.e. pronounce guilty

1. damnatory sentence, condemnation
2. penalty, especially a fine

Usually translated as

condemn

Origin

from G2596 and a derivative of G1349

• katá (G2596)
• díkē (G1349)

Occurrences

Katadikázō occurs 5 times in 4 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Luke (1), James (1)

• Matthew 12:7 — But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned (κατεδικάσατε) the guiltless.
• Matthew 12:37 — For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned (καταδικασθήσῃ).
• Luke 6:37 — Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn (καταδικάζετε) not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
• Luke 6:37 — Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned (καταδικασθῆτε): forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
• James 5:6 — Ye have condemned (κατεδικάσατε) and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.