The meaning of “δικαίωμα”
Understanding dikaíōma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
judgment, justification, ordinance, righteousness. - an equitable deed - by implication, a statute or decision
δικαίωμα
judgment, justification, ordinance, righteousness. - an equitable deed - by implication, a statute or decision
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:6 | “And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.” Word: δικαίωμα (dikaíōma) | |
| Romans 5:16 | “And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.” Word: δικαίωμα (dikaíōma) | |
| Hebrews 9:10 | “Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.” Word: δικαίωμα (dikaíōma) | |
| Revelation 19:8 | “And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.” Word: δικαίωμα (dikaíōma) |