ἐπι-κρίνω G1948
to decide, determine, give judgment
A verb meaning to decide, judge, or render a verdict. Luke 23:24 records Pilate's decision: 'Pilate decided (ἐπέκρινεν) that their demand should be granted.' After the crowd's insistent cries for Barabbas's release and Jesus' crucifixion, Pilate pronounces the decisive judgment. The verb marks the formal act of rendering a verdict, Pilate yielding to pressure and condemning an innocent man.
Senses
1. sense 1 — Luke's passion narrative captures Pilate's judicial surrender. The Spanish 'sentenció' and French 'décider' both convey authoritative judgment. Despite finding no fault in Jesus, Pilate issues the fatal decision in response to political pressure. This verb marks the moment when expedience triumphs over justice, when a Roman governor's verdict sends the Son of God to the cross to appease a mob. 1×
AR["حَكَمَ"]·ben["রায়-দিলেন"]·DE["ἐπέκρινεν"]·EN["decided"]·FR["décider"]·heb["פָּסַק"]·HI["निर्णय-किया"]·ID["memutuskan"]·IT["epekrinen"]·jav["mutusakén"]·KO["판결했다"]·RU["решил"]·ES["sentenció"]·SW["akamkubali"]·TR["karar-verdi"]·urd["فیصلہ-کیا"]
Related Senses
H4941 1. justice, righteousness (134×)H4941 2. judgment, judicial decision (119×)H4941 3. ordinances, statutes (plural) (110×)H8199 1. to judge, adjudicate (98×)G2919 1. judge, pass judgment (76×)H8199 2. judge (person, office-holder) (61×)G2920 1. judgment / condemnation (48×)H7378 1. Qal: quarrel, contend, strive (42×)H4941 4. prescribed ordinance, regulation (34×)G1832 1. it is lawful, it is permitted (32×)G2917 1. judgment, condemnation (27×)G2919 2. be judged, stand trial (27×)H5360 1. vengeance, retribution (27×)H7378 2. Qal: plead, defend, litigate (22×)G2723 1. accuse, bring charges against (20×)G2923 1. judge (one who judges/decides) (19×)G2632 1. condemn, pass judgment against (18×)H1777 1. judge, adjudicate (18×)H1576 1. recompense, retribution (17×)H5359 1. vengeance, retribution (17×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
ἐπι-κρίνω [κρῑ], future -κρῐνῶ (see.below):— decide, determine, τι Refs; τὸ πλεῖον καὶ τοὔλαττον Refs 1st c.BC+; τοῦ ἐπικρινοῦντος δέοι ἄν 5th-6th c.BC: Plato Philosophus “Respublica” 524e: c.infinitive, ἐπέκρινε γενέσθαι τὸ αἴτημα αὐτῶν NT; ἐ. τί διαφέρει what is the difference, Refs; τὸ ἐπικρῖνον the deciding power, Refs; also, principle of selection, rule of life, Refs; adjudge, inflict,…