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The meaning of δικαστής

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

Definition

judge. - a judger

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δικαστής

Phoneticdik-as-tace'
Transliterationdikastḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

judge. - a judger

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 12:14

And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

Word: δικαστής (dikastḗs)
Acts 7:27

But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?

Word: δικαστής (dikastḗs)
Acts 7:35

This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.

Word: δικαστής (dikastḗs)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Acts
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