ΤΟΚΡΕΙΤΤΟΝ, τοκρειττον
TOKREITTON, tokreitton
Sounds Like: toh KRAY-ee-ton
Translations: the better, the best, better, best
From the root: ΚΡΕΙΤΤΩΝ, Ο
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound phrase consisting of the definite article 'το' (to) and the comparative adjective 'κρεῖττον' (kreitton), which is the neuter singular form of 'κρείττων' (kreittōn). Together, 'τὸ κρεῖττον' functions as a substantive, meaning 'the better thing' or 'that which is better'. It can also be translated as 'the best' in certain contexts, implying the superlative. It is used to refer to something superior or more advantageous.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s numbers: G2909 (Lookup on BibleHub), G3588 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Seven — 1:15
From the same root
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