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Strong's G1253 διάκρισις (diakrisis)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1253 — bor (“purely”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1253
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G1253 Quick Answer

Strong's G1253 διάκρισις (diakrisis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diakrisis (dee-ak'-ree-sis) n. 1. judicial estimation [from G1252] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include disputations, discerning, and discern. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
diakrisis (dee-ak'-ree-sis) n. 1. judicial estimation [from G1252]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
disputations, discerning, and discern

Meaning and Definition

diakrisis (dee-ak'-ree-sis) n. 1. judicial estimation [from G1252] KJV: discern(-ing), disputation Root(s): G1252

Original Word
διάκρισις
Transliteration
diakrisis
Derivation
Root: διακρίνω R1: 1252
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1253. 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)

discernment

Usage: διά-κρισις, -εως, ἡ (διακρίνω) [in LXX for מִפְלָשׂ, Job.37:16 * ;] the act of judgment, discernment: Rom.14:1, 1Co.12:10, Heb.5:14.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1253 Is Translated

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

discern Hebrews 5:14 discerning 1 Corinthians 12:10 disputations Romans 14:1

How Strong's G1253 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 3 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1253 (διάκρισις) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1253 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 G1253 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 14:1 KJV

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

1 Corinthians 12:10 KJV

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

Hebrews 5:14 KJV

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Strong's G1253 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 37:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And he knows the divisions of the clouds, And the signal overthrows of the ungodly.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1253.

Job 37:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he knows the divisions of the clouds, And the signal overthrows of the ungodly.
Romans 14:1 New Testament, KJV
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
1 Corinthians 12:10 New Testament, KJV
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
Hebrews 5:14 New Testament, KJV
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1253, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 37:16
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 14:1
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 12:10
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 5:14

Strong's G1253 FAQ

What does diakrisis (διάκρισις) mean?

Diakrisis (Strong's G1253) is a Greek word most simply glossed "disputation". diakrisis (dee-ak'-ree-sis) n. 1. judicial estimation [from G1252]

How many times is diakrisis (διάκρισις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1253 across 4 books.

Where can I study diakrisis (διάκρισις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1253 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate diakrisis (διάκρισις)?

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

Does Strong's G1253 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1253, with linked reader references where each row is available.