G2919
κρίνω
krinō
Thayer Definition:
1) to separate, put asunder, to pick out, select, choose
2) to approve, esteem, to prefer
3) to be of opinion, deem, think, to be of opinion
4) to determine, resolve, decree
5) to judge
5a) to pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong
5a1) to be judged, i.e. summoned to trial that one’s case may be examined and judgment passed upon it
5b) to pronounce judgment, to subject to censure
5b1) of those who act the part of judges or arbiters in matters of common life, or pass judgment on the deeds and words of others
6) to rule, govern
6a) to preside over with the power of giving judicial decisions, because it was the prerogative of kings and rulers to pass judgment
7) to contend together, of warriors and combatants
7a) to dispute
7b) in a forensic sense
7b1) to go to law, have suit at law
Part of Speech: verb
A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: perhaps a primitive word
Obviously, this is a big word with broad meaning. I think the key to understanding here is the second part of that statement by the Lord.
"...and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured again to you."
I Corinthians 2:15 is a different, compound word, with the same root, and has a more precise meaning:
G350
ἀνακρίνω
anakrinō
Thayer Definition:
1) examine or judge
1a) to investigate, examine, enquire into, scrutinise, sift, question
1a1) specifically in a forensic sense of a judge to hold an investigation
1a2) to interrogate, examine the accused or witnesses
1b) to judge of, estimate, determine (the excellence or defects of any person or thing
Part of Speech: verb
A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G303 and G2919
Casey, I'm not sure I understand exactly what you mean about "our trials". We have lots of trials in common with many others. "We" have more specific trials reserved just of "us", the "us" being those who hear and obey what Jesus is saying here.