Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to decide
Usage: ἐπι-κρίνω [in LXX: 2Ma.4:47, 3Ma.4:2 * ;] to decree, give sentence: with accusative and inf., Luk.23:24.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1948
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G1948 Quick Answer
Strong's G1948 ἐπικρίνω (epikrino) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epikrino (ep-ee-kree'-no) v. 1. to adjudge, declare judgment [from G1909 and G2919] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include sentence. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epikrino (ep-ee-kree'-no) v. 1. to adjudge, declare judgment [from G1909 and G2919]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- sentence
Meaning and Definition
epikrino (ep-ee-kree'-no) v. 1. to adjudge, declare judgment [from G1909 and G2919] KJV: give sentence Root(s): G1909, G2919
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1948. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1948 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epikrino, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
sentence
Luke 23:24
How Strong's G1948 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1948 (ἐπικρίνω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 4:47 — ἐπέκρινεν
- 3 Maccabees 4:2 — ἐπικριθεῖσαν
Strong's G1948 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1948 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
Strong's G1948 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
insomuch that he discharged Menelaus from the accusations, who notwithstanding was cause of all the mischief: and those poor men, who, if they had told their cause, yea, before the Scythians, should have been judged innocent, them he condemned to death.
The Jews suffered great throes of sorrow, and wept much; while their hearts, all things around being lamentable, were set on fire as they bewailed the sudden destruction which was decreed against them.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1948.
And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
insomuch that he discharged Menelaus from the accusations, who notwithstanding was cause of all the mischief: and those poor men, who, if they had told their cause, yea, before the Scythians, should have been judged innocent, them he condemned to death.
The Jews suffered great throes of sorrow, and wept much; while their hearts, all things around being lamentable, were set on fire as they bewailed the sudden destruction which was decreed against them.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1948, grouped by book.
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1948 FAQ
What does epikrino (ἐπικρίνω) mean?
Epikrino (Strong's G1948) is a Greek word most simply glossed "give sentence". epikrino (ep-ee-kree'-no) v. 1. to adjudge, declare judgment [from G1909 and G2919]
How many times is epikrino (ἐπικρίνω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1948 across 3 books.
Where can I study epikrino (ἐπικρίνω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1948 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epikrino (ἐπικρίνω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sentence. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1948 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1948, with linked reader references where each row is available.