Strong's Lexicon adikós: Unjust, unrighteous, wicked Original Word: ἄδικος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "not") and "δίκη" (dikē, meaning "justice" or "righteousness"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in the Old Testament is "רָשָׁע" (rasha, Strong's H7563), which also means wicked or unjust. Usage: The term "adikós" is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or actions that are contrary to God's standards of justice and righteousness. It denotes a lack of conformity to divine law and moral order. The word often characterizes those who act in ways that are morally wrong or unethical, opposing the nature of God, who is just and righteous. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, justice (dike) was a fundamental virtue, and being "adikós" was seen as a serious moral failing. The concept of justice was deeply embedded in both civic life and personal conduct. In the Jewish context, righteousness was closely tied to adherence to the Law of Moses, and being unjust was equated with sinfulness and rebellion against God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from adikos Definition unjustly NASB Translation unjustly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 95: ἀδίκωςἀδίκως, adverb, unjustly, undeservedly, without fault: πάσχειν, 1 Peter 2:19 (A. V. wrongfully. (from Herodotus on.)) STRONGS NT 95a: ἈδμείνἈδμείν, ὁ, Admin, the indeclinable proper name of one of the ancestors of Jesus: Luke 3:33, where Tdf. reads τοῦ Ἀδμεὶν τοῦ Ἀρνεί for Rec. τοῦ Ἀράμ (which see) (and WH text substitute the same reading for τοῦ Αμιναδαβ τοῦ Αραμ of R G, but in their marginal reading Ἀδάμ (which see, 2) for Ἀδμείν; on the spelling of the word see their Appendix, p. 155). Adverb from adikos; unjustly -- wrongfully. see GREEK adikos |
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