The meaning of “ἀδικέω”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀδικέω

Phoneticad-ee-keh'-o

Transliterationadikéō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hurt, injure, be an offender, be unjust, (do, suffer, take) wrong. - to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)

Scripture References

23 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 20:13	“But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?”
Luke 10:19	“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Acts 7:27	“But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?”
1 Corinthians 6:8	“Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.”
2 Corinthians 7:12	“Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.”

Total Occurrences

23x

Most Frequent Book

Revelation

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Luke1

Acts5

1 Corinthians2

2 Corinthians2

Galatians1

Colossians1

Philemon1

Revelation9

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἀδικέω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 20:13?

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