Lexicon adikos: Unjust, unrighteous, wicked Original Word: ἄδικος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unjust, unrighteous. From a (as a negative particle) and dike; unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen -- unjust, unrighteous. see GREEK a see GREEK dike HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 94 ádikos (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "no" and 1349 /díkē, "justice") – properly, without justice; unjust, because violating what God says is just; divinely disapproved. See 93 (adikia). 94/ádikos ("unjust") is injustice as a breach of divine justice, i.e. in violation of God's standards. 94 /ádikos ("unjust") describes being found guilty in God's court of law, i.e. as a binding, legal infraction against His law which calls for divine retribution for disrespecting true justice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and diké Definition unjust, unrighteous NASB Translation unjust (3), unrighteous (8), wicked (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 94: ἄδικοςἄδικος, (δίκη) (from Hesiod down); descriptive of one who violates or has violated justice: 1. unjust (of God as judge): Romans 3:5; Hebrews 6:10. 2. of one who breaks God's laws, unrighteous, sinful (see ἀδικία, 2): (1 Corinthians 6:9); opposed to δίκαιος, Matthew 5:45; Acts 24:15; 1 Peter 3:18: opposed to εὐσεβής, 2 Peter 2:9; in this sense according to Jewish speech the Gentiles are called ἄδικοι, 1 Corinthians 6:1 (see ἁμαρτωλός, b. β.). 3. specifically, of one who deals fraudulently with others, Luke 18:11; who is false to a trust, Luke 16:10 (opposed to πιστός); deceitful, μαμωνᾶς, ibid. Luke 16:11 (for other interpretations see ἀδικία, 2 b.). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term ἄδικος corresponds to several Hebrew words that convey similar meanings of injustice or unrighteousness, including: Usage: The term ἄδικος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or actions that are contrary to God's standards of justice and righteousness. It often characterizes those who act in ways that are morally wrong or unethical. Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, ἄδικος is frequently used to contrast the righteous (δίκαιος, dikaios) with the unrighteous. It highlights the moral and ethical deviations from God's law and standards. The term is used to describe both actions and individuals who are not aligned with divine justice. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:45 Adj-AMPGRK: δικαίους καὶ ἀδίκους NAS: on [the] righteous and [the] unrighteous. KJV: the just and on the unjust. INT: righteous and unrighteous Luke 16:10 Adj-NMS Luke 16:10 Adj-NMS Luke 16:11 Adj-DNS Luke 18:11 Adj-NMP Acts 24:15 Adj-GMP Romans 3:5 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 6:1 Adj-GMP 1 Corinthians 6:9 Adj-NMP Hebrews 6:10 Adj-NMS 1 Peter 3:18 Adj-GMP 2 Peter 2:9 Adj-AMP Strong's Greek 94 |
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