The meaning of “δίκη”
Understanding díkē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from δεικνύω judgment, punish, vengeance. - right (as self-evident), i.e. justice (the principle, a decision, o...
δίκη
probably from δεικνύω judgment, punish, vengeance. - right (as self-evident), i.e. justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 25:15 | “About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.” Word: δίκη (díkē) | |
| Acts 28:4 | “And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.” Word: δίκη (díkē) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:9 | “Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;” Word: δίκη (díkē) | |
| Jude 1:7 | “Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.” Word: δίκη (díkē) |