3534. nikos

Lexicon

nikos: Victory, Conquest

Original Word: νῖκος
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: nikos
Pronunciation: NEE-kos
Phonetic Spelling: (nee'-kos)
Definition: Victory, Conquest
Meaning: victory.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

victory.

From nike; a conquest (concretely), i.e. (by implication) triumph -- victory.

see GREEK nike

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 3534 níkos (a neuter noun) – victory, particularly the results of a conquest. In the NT, this victory always refers to the conquest accomplished for the believer by Christ (cf. Mt 12:20; 1 Cor 15:54) – which conquered all the powers of darkness (sin). Accordingly, death can not exert conquest over the believer (1 Cor 15:55). See 3528 (nikáō).

Reflection: Christ has already won the day! Thus the believer doesn't fight for victory – but rather from victory!

[The results of Christ's conquest come through faith, i.e. they are transferred by grace to the regenerated believer (1 Cor 15:57).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a late form of niké
Definition
victory
NASB Translation
victory (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3534: νῖκος

νῖκος, νικους, τό, a later form equivalent to νίκη (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 647; (Buttmann, 23 (20); Winers Grammar, 24)), victory: 1 Corinthians 15:55, 57 (2 Macc. 10:38; (1 Esdr. 3:9)); εἰς νῖκος, until he have gained the victory, Matthew 12:20; κατεπόθη ὁ θάνατος εἰς νῖκος, (A. V. death is swallowed up in victory) i. e. utterly vanquished, 1 Corinthians 15:54. (The Sept. sometimes translate the Hebrew לָנֶצַח, i. e. to everlasting, forever, by εἰς νῖκος, 2 Samuel 2:26; Job 36:7; Lamentations 5:20; Amos 1:11; Amos 8:7, because נֶצַח denotes also splendor, 1 Chronicles 29:11, and in Syriac victory.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word νικάω (nikao), meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8668 תְּשׁוּעָה (teshuah): Deliverance, salvation, victory.
• H3468 יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah): Salvation, deliverance, victory.
• H5331 נֵצַח (netsach): Eminence, perpetuity, victory.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of deliverance and triumph, often in the context of God's saving acts on behalf of His people. The concept of victory in both the Old and New Testaments underscores the faithfulness of God in bringing about His purposes and the assurance of His ultimate triumph over all opposition.

Usage: The term νῖκος is used in the context of spiritual victory or triumph, often referring to the victory of faith or the overcoming of worldly challenges through divine strength.

Context: The Greek word νῖκος, translated as "victory" or "conquest," is a term that encapsulates the triumph of faith and the overcoming of spiritual adversities. In the New Testament, the concept of victory is closely associated with the believer's life in Christ, who has achieved ultimate victory over sin and death. This victory is not merely a future hope but a present reality for those who are in Christ, as they participate in His triumph through faith.

The Apostle Paul frequently speaks of this victory in his epistles, emphasizing that believers are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37). The victory is not achieved by human effort but through the power of God working in and through the believer. This theme is echoed in 1 John 5:4-5, where it is stated that "everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."

The concept of νῖκος is also eschatological, pointing to the ultimate victory of God over all evil at the end of the age. This victory is assured and is a source of hope and encouragement for believers as they navigate the trials and tribulations of this world.

Forms and Transliterations

νικος νικός νίκος νίκός νῖκος νίκους nikos nîkos

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 12:20 N-ANS
GRK: ἐκβάλῃ εἰς νῖκος τὴν κρίσιν
NAS: HE LEADS JUSTICE TO VICTORY.
KJV: judgment unto victory.
INT: he bring forth unto victory justice

1 Corinthians 15:54 N-ANS
GRK: θάνατος εἰς νῖκος
NAS: DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP in victory.
KJV: is swallowed up in victory.
INT: death in victory

1 Corinthians 15:55 N-NNS
GRK: θάνατε τὸ νῖκος ποῦ σου
NAS: WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH,
KJV: where [is] thy victory?
INT: O death the victory where of you

1 Corinthians 15:57 N-ANS
GRK: ἡμῖν τὸ νῖκος διὰ τοῦ
NAS: who gives us the victory through
KJV: giveth us the victory through our
INT: us the victory through the

Strong's Greek 3534
4 Occurrences

νῖκος — 4 Occ.