◄ 1349. diké ►
Strong's Lexicon diké: Justice, judgment, punishment, vengeance Original Word: δίκη Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: diké Pronunciation: dee-KAY Phonetic Spelling: (dee'-kay) Definition: (a) (originally: custom, usage) right, justice, (b) process of law, judicial hearing, (c) execution of sentence, punishment, penalty, (d) justice, vengeance. Meaning: The term δίκη primarily denotes the concept of "justice" or "judgment." It can also refer to "punishment" or "vengeance" as a consequence of justice being served. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning "to receive" or "to accept." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 4941: מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat) – Often translated as "judgment" or "justice," this term is used throughout the Old Testament to describe legal decisions, divine decrees, and the administration of justice. • Strong's Hebrew 1779: דִּין (din) – Meaning "judgment" or "cause," this word is used to denote legal proceedings or the act of judging. These Hebrew terms share thematic similarities with δίκη, reflecting the consistent biblical emphasis on justice and righteousness as foundational to God's dealings with humanity. Usage: In the New Testament, δίκη is used to convey the idea of divine justice or retribution. It is often associated with the righteous judgment of God and the consequences that follow human actions. Context: The Greek word δίκη appears in the New Testament to express the principle of justice, particularly in the context of divine judgment. It is used to describe the rightful administration of justice, whether through human or divine means. The term is found in several key passages, illustrating the biblical theme of God's righteous judgment and the moral order of the universe. In Acts 28:4, the term is personified as "Justice" when the islanders of Malta interpret Paul's survival from a snake bite as a sign that "Justice" has not allowed him to live, implying a belief in a divine or cosmic order that ensures wrongdoing is punished. The Berean Standard Bible translates this passage as: "When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, 'Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.'" The concept of δίκη is also present in 2 Thessalonians 1:9, where it refers to the eternal punishment that awaits those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. The passage underscores the certainty and severity of divine retribution: "They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might." The use of δίκη in the New Testament reflects a broader biblical understanding of justice as an essential attribute of God's character. It emphasizes the moral accountability of individuals and the ultimate vindication of righteousness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1349 díkē – properly, right, especially a judicial verdict which declares someone approved or disapproved; a judgment (just finding) that regards someone (something) as "guilty" or "innocent." See 1343 (dikaiosynē). [1349 (díkē) is used in classical Greek for a legal decision – a recompense (based on justice). In the LXX, dikē is used nine times to translate rî, the Hebrew term for "law-suit."] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition right (as self-evident), justice (the principle, a decision or its execution) NASB Translation justice (1), penalty (1), punishment (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1349: δίκη δίκη, δίκης, ἡ (allied with δεικηυμι, Curtius, § 14), from Homer down; 1. custom, usage, (cf. Schmidt, chapter 18, 4 cf. 3). 2. right, justice. 3. a suit at law. 4. a judicial hearing, judicial decision, especially a sentence of condemnation; so in Acts 25:15 (L T Tr WH καταδίκην). 5. execution of the sentence, punishment, (Wis. 18:11; 2 Macc. 8:11): δίκην ὑπέχειν, Jude 1:7; δίκην (Sophocles El. 298; Aj. 113; Euripides, Or. 7), to suffer punishment, 2 Thessalonians 1:9. 6. the goddess Justice, avenging justice: Acts 28:4, as in Greek writings often from Hesiod theog. 902 on; (of the avenging justice of God, personified, Wis. 1:8, etc.; cf. Grimm at the passage and commentary on 4 Macc., p. 318, (he cites 4 Macc. 4:13, 21; 8:13, 21; 9:9; 11:3; 12:12; 18:22; Philo adv. Flacc. § 18; Eusebius, h. e. 2, 6, 8)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance penalty, punishment Probably from deiknuo; right (as self-evident), i.e. Justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution) -- judgment, punish, vengeance. see GREEK deiknuo Forms and Transliterations δίκας δικη δίκη δικην δίκην δίκης dike dikē díke díkē diken dikēn díken díkēn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 28:4 N-NFS GRK: θαλάσσης ἡ δίκη ζῇν οὐκ NAS: from the sea, justice has not allowed KJV: the sea, yet vengeance suffereth INT: sea Justice to live not 2 Thessalonians 1:9 N-AFS GRK: οἵτινες δίκην τίσουσιν ὄλεθρον NAS: will pay the penalty of eternal KJV: Who shall be punished with everlasting INT: who [the] penalty will suffer destruction Jude 1:7 N-AFS GRK: πυρὸς αἰωνίου δίκην ὑπέχουσαι NAS: in undergoing the punishment of eternal KJV: suffering the vengeance of eternal INT: of fire eternal [the] penalty undergoing Strong's Greek 1349 3 Occurrences δίκη — 1 Occ. δίκην — 2 Occ.