G2909 Greek

κρείττων

kreíttōn
stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler

KJV Translations of G2909

best, better

Word Origin & Derivation

comparative of a derivative of G2904 (κράτος);

G2909 in the King James Bible

17 verses
Hebrews 1:4 κρείττων

Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

Hebrews 6:9 κρείττονα

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Hebrews 7:7 κρείττονος

And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.

Hebrews 7:19 κρείττονος

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

Hebrews 7:22 κρείττονος

By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

Hebrews 8:6 κρείττοσιν

But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

Hebrews 9:23 κρείττοσιν

It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

Hebrews 10:34 κρείττονα

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

Hebrews 11:16 κρείττονος

But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Hebrews 11:35 κρείττονος

Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: