Strong's Lexicon nikos: Victory, Conquest Original Word: νῖκος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb νικάω (nikao), meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of victory in the Old Testament is often expressed with the Hebrew word נֵצַח (netsach), which can mean "victory" or "eternity," and is associated with enduring triumph. Usage: In the New Testament, "nikos" refers to the concept of victory or triumph, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It conveys the idea of overcoming obstacles, adversaries, or challenges, particularly through faith in Jesus Christ. The term is closely associated with the victory believers have over sin and death through the resurrection of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, victory was a highly esteemed concept, often celebrated in athletic competitions, military conquests, and political achievements. The term "nikos" would have resonated with early Christians living in a culture that valued triumph and success. However, the Christian understanding of victory was distinct, emphasizing spiritual triumph over worldly or physical conquests. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3534 níkos (a neuter noun) – victory, particularly the results of a conquest. In the NT, this victory always refers to the conquest accomplished for the believer by Christ (cf. Mt 12:20; 1 Cor 15:54) – which conquered all the powers of darkness (sin). Accordingly, death can not exert conquest over the believer (1 Cor 15:55). See 3528 (nikáō). Reflection: Christ has already won the day! Thus the believer doesn't fight for victory – but rather from victory! [The results of Christ's conquest come through faith, i.e. they are transferred by grace to the regenerated believer (1 Cor 15:57).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina late form of niké Definition victory NASB Translation victory (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3534: νῖκοςνῖκος, νικους, τό, a later form equivalent to νίκη (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 647; (Buttmann, 23 (20); Winers Grammar, 24)), victory: 1 Corinthians 15:55, 57 (2 Macc. 10:38; (1 Esdr. 3:9)); εἰς νῖκος, until he have gained the victory, Matthew 12:20; κατεπόθη ὁ θάνατος εἰς νῖκος, (A. V. death is swallowed up in victory) i. e. utterly vanquished, 1 Corinthians 15:54. (The Sept. sometimes translate the Hebrew לָנֶצַח, i. e. to everlasting, forever, by εἰς νῖκος, 2 Samuel 2:26; Job 36:7; Lamentations 5:20; Amos 1:11; Amos 8:7, because נֶצַח denotes also splendor, 1 Chronicles 29:11, and in Syriac victory.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance victory. From nike; a conquest (concretely), i.e. (by implication) triumph -- victory. see GREEK nike Forms and Transliterations νικος νικός νίκος νίκός νῖκος νίκους nikos nîkosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:20 N-ANSGRK: ἐκβάλῃ εἰς νῖκος τὴν κρίσιν NAS: HE LEADS JUSTICE TO VICTORY. KJV: judgment unto victory. INT: he bring forth unto victory justice 1 Corinthians 15:54 N-ANS 1 Corinthians 15:55 N-NNS 1 Corinthians 15:57 N-ANS |
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