The meaning of “ἄδικος”
Understanding ádikos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
unjust, unrighteous. - unjust - by extension wicked - by implication, treacherous - specially, heathen
ἄδικος
unjust, unrighteous. - unjust - by extension wicked - by implication, treacherous - specially, heathen
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:45 | “That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” Word: ἄδικος (ádikos) | |
| Luke 16:11 | “If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?” Word: ἄδικος (ádikos) | |
| Acts 24:15 | “And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.” Word: ἄδικος (ádikos) | |
| Romans 3:5 | “But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)” Word: ἄδικος (ádikos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:9 | “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,” Word: ἄδικος (ádikos) |