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κατακρίνω
katakrínō · Greek · Strong's G2632 · 20 occurrences
The KJV renders 6 different Hebrew and Greek words as “condemn”
What it means
to judge against, i.e. sentence
from G2596 (κατά) and G2919 (κρίνω);
How the KJV renders it
condemn, damn
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“condemn”
also renders kataginṓskō (G2607), krínō (G2919), katadikázō (G2613), katákrisis (G2633), râshaʻ (H7561)
“damn”
also renders krínō (G2919)
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Where it appears
20 occurrences in the Greek text, first 18 verses shown.
1 Corinthians 11:32 · V-APS-1P
But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.
2 Peter 2:6 · V-AAI-3S
and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, having made them an example to those who would live in an ungodly way,
Hebrews 11:7 · V-AAI-3S
By faith Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
John 8:10 · V-AAI-3S
Jesus, standing up, saw her and said, “Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?”
John 8:11 · V-PAI-1S
She said, “No one, Lord.” Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more.”
Luke 11:31 · V-FAI-3S
The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and will condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, one greater than Solomon is here.
Luke 11:32 V-FAI-3PMatthew 12:41 V-FAI-3PMatthew 12:42 V-FAI-3SMatthew 20:18 V-FAI-3PMatthew 27:3 V-API-3SMark 10:33 V-FAI-3PMark 14:64 V-AAI-3PMark 16:16 V-FPI-3SRomans 2:1 V-PAI-2SRomans 8:3 V-AAI-3SRomans 8:34 V-PAP-NSMRomans 14:23 V-RPI-3S
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