Word Study

The meaning of δίκαιος

Understanding díkaios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1342
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

δίκαιος

Phoneticdik'-ah-yos
Transliterationdíkaios
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

just, meet, right(-eous). - equitable (in character or act) - by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

76 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 20:7

They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

Acts 10:22

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
76x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution
Matthew16
Mark2
Luke11
John3
Acts6
Romans7
Galatians1
Ephesians1
Philippians2
Colossians1
2 Thessalonians2
1 Timothy1
2 Timothy1
Titus1
Hebrews3
James2
1 Peter3
2 Peter3
1 John5
Revelation5

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'δίκαιος' deepen your understanding of Matthew 20:7?