Kritḗrion — G2922

Definition

neuter noun

a rule of judging ("criterion"), i.e. (by implication) a tribunal

1. properly, the instrument or means of trying or judging anything
2. the place where judgment is given
3. in an exceptional usage, the matter judged, thing to be decided, suit, case

Usually translated as

to judge, judgment

Origin

neuter of a presumed derivative of G2923

• kritḗs (G2923)

Occurrences

Kritḗrion occurs 3 times in the King James.

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

• 1 Corinthians 6:2 — Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters (κριτηρίων)?
• 1 Corinthians 6:4 — If then ye have judgments (κριτήρια) of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.
• James 2:6 — But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats (κριτήρια)?