The meaning of “ἀντίδικος”
Understanding antídikos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adversary. - an opponent (in a lawsuit) - specially, Satan (as the arch-enemy)
ἀντίδικος
adversary. - an opponent (in a lawsuit) - specially, Satan (as the arch-enemy)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:25 | “Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.” Word: ἀντίδικος (antídikos) | |
| Luke 12:58 | “When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.” Word: ἀντίδικος (antídikos) | |
| Luke 18:3 | “And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.” Word: ἀντίδικος (antídikos) | |
| 1 Peter 5:8 | “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” Word: ἀντίδικος (antídikos) |