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Strong's G2908 κρεῖσσον (kreisson)

Kreisson means “better” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2908 — tevath (“fasting”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2908
Language Greek
Linked Usages 14
Books 10

Strong's G2908 Quick Answer

Strong's G2908 κρεῖσσον (kreisson) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kreisson (krice`-son) adj. 1. (as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage [neuter of an alternate form of G2909] It has 14 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include better. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kreisson (krice`-son) adj. 1. (as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage [neuter of an alternate form of G2909]
Usage
14 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
better

Meaning and Definition

kreisson (krice`-son) adj. 1. (as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage [neuter of an alternate form of G2909] KJV: better Root(s): G2909

Original Word
κρεῖσσον
Transliteration
kreisson
Derivation
Root: κρείττων R1: 2909
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2908. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

greater

Usage: κρείσσων (Epic and old Att..) and κρείττων (later Att..), prop. comparat. of κρατύς, strong, but in sense often (as in cl., see LS, see word) as comparat. of ἀγαθός, [in LXX chiefly for טוֹב ;] better; __(a) as to ad­vantage or usefulness: 1Co.11:17, Heb.11:40 12:24; πολλῷ μᾶλλον κ., Php.1:23; κρεῖσσον ποιεῖν, 1Co.7:38; ἐστιν, before inf., 1Co.7:9, 2Pe.2:21; __(b) as to excellence: Heb.1:4 6:9 7:7, 19 7:22 8:6 9:23 10:34 11:16, 35; κ. ἐστι, before inf., 1Pe.3:17.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2908 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kreisson, 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.

better 1 Corinthians 7:38 2×

How Strong's G2908 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • 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 G2908 (κρεῖσσον) appears 12 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2908 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 G2908 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 7:38 KJV

So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

Philippians 1:23 KJV

For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

Strong's G2908 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 14:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Is not this the word which we spoke to thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone that we may serve the Egyptians? for it is better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in this wilderness.

Judges 8:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And he said to them, What have I now done in comparison of you? is not the gleaning of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

Psalms 36:16 Septuagint / Brenton

A little is better to the righteous Than abundant wealth of sinners.

Strong's G2908 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 7:27 Septuagint / Brenton

For it is better for us to be made a spoil unto them, than to die for thirst: for we will be his servants, that our souls may live, and not see the death of our infants before our eyes, nor our wives nor our children to die.

1 Maccabees 3:59 Septuagint / Brenton

for it is better for us to die in battle, than to behold the calamities of our people and our sanctuary.

Usage Excerpts

First 14 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2908.

Exodus 14:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Is not this the word which we spoke to thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone that we may serve the Egyptians? for it is better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in this wilderness.
Judges 8:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he said to them, What have I now done in comparison of you? is not the gleaning of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?
Psalms 36:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A little is better to the righteous Than abundant wealth of sinners.
Psalms 62:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thy mercy is better than life: My lips shall praise thee.
Proverbs 21:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
It is better to dwell in a corner on the housetop, Than in plastered rooms with unrighteousness, and in an open house.
Proverbs 21:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
It is better to dwell in a wilderness Than with a quarrelsome and talkative and passionate woman.
Proverbs 32:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
1 Corinthians 7:38 New Testament, KJV
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
Philippians 1:23 New Testament, KJV
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Judith 7:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For it is better for us to be made a spoil unto them, than to die for thirst: for we will be his servants, that our souls may live, and not see the death of our infants before our eyes, nor our wives nor our children to die.
1 Maccabees 3:59 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
for it is better for us to die in battle, than to behold the calamities of our people and our sanctuary.
Wisdom of Sirach 40:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
My son, lead not a beggar’s life; For better it is to die than to beg.
Letter of Jeremiah 1:58 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whose gold, and silver, and garments wherewith they are clothed, they that are strong do take, and go away withal: neither are they able to help themselves.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2908, grouped by book.

Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 14:12
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 8:2
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 36:16 Psalms 62:4
Proverbs 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 21:9 Proverbs 21:19 Proverbs 32:7
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 7:38
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1:23
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Judith 7:27
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 3:59
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 33:22 Wisdom of Sirach 40:28
Letter of Jeremiah 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Letter of Jeremiah 1:58

Strong's G2908 FAQ

What does kreisson (κρεῖσσον) mean?

Kreisson (Strong's G2908) is a Greek word most simply glossed "better". kreisson (krice`-son) adj. 1. (as noun) better, i.e. greater advantage [neuter of an alternate form of G2909]

How many times is kreisson (κρεῖσσον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 14 linked usages for Strong's G2908 across 10 books.

Where can I study kreisson (κρεῖσσον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2908 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kreisson (κρεῖσσον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as better. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2908 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2908, with linked reader references where each row is available.