διάκρισις
diakrisisdiscernmentHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences3 books3 verses
Definition
διά-κρισις, -εως, ἡ
(διακρίνω) [in LXX for מִפְלָשׂ, Job 37:16 * ;]
the act of judgment, discernment: Romans 14:1, 1 Corinthians 12:10, Hebrews 5:14.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as διάκρισις:
- מִפְלָשׂmiph.la.s“swaying”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Romans 14:1διακρίσεις · passing judgmentAccept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
- 1 Corinthians 12:10διακρίσεις · distinguishing…to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
- Hebrews 5:14διάκρισιν · distinguishBut solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.