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G1252

διακρίνω

dē-ä-krē'-nō
verb
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From διά (G1223) and κρίνω (G2919)

from G1223 and G2919; to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate:—contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver.

Outline

  1. to separate, make a distinction, discriminate, to prefer
  2. to learn by discrimination, to try, decide
    1. to determine, give judgment, decide a dispute
  3. to withdraw from one, desert
  4. to separate one's self in a hostile spirit, to oppose, strive with dispute, contend
  5. to be at variance with one's self, hesitate, doubt

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