Lexical Definition
κριτήριον kritḗrion (kree-tay'-ree-on) court/lawsuit G:N-N
neuter of a presumed derivative of κριτής
to judge, judgment (seat).
- a rule of judging ("criterion"), i.e. (by implication) a tribunal
Usage: 4 forms in 8 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κριτηρίων | of cases | 1Cor.6.2 |
| κριτηρίου | a judgment seat | LXX.Judg.5.10 |
| judgment seat | LXX.1Kgs.7.7 | |
| κριτήριον | A judgment seat | LXX.Dan.7.10 |
| judgment seat | LXX.Exod.21.6 • LXX.Dan.7.26 | |
| κριτήρια | court | Jas.2.6 |
| judgment | 1Cor.6.4 |
Abbott-Smith
κριτήριον, -ου, τό (< κριτής), [in LXX: III Ki 7:7* (מִשְׁפָּט), Da LXX TH 7:10, TH:26, (דִּין), Su 49, Ex 21:6, Jg 5:10*;]
1. a means of judging, test, criterion.
2. a tribunal: I Co 6:2, 4, Ja 2:6.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 21:6 |
| Judges | 5:10 |
| 1 Kings | 7:7* |
| Daniel | 7:10 · 7:26 |
| 1 Corinthians | 6:2 · 6:4 |
| James | 2:6 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κριτήριον-ήριον, τό,
means for judging or trying, standard, frequently of the mental faculties and senses, [Refs 6th c.BC+] measure, test, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 court of judgement, tribunal, [NT+5th c.BC+]
__2.b decision of a tribunal, judgement, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Cor.6.2