GreekG1349
δίκη
dikē
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "δίκη" (dikē) primarily refers to justice or the concept of what is right. It can describe a judicial process, including the hearing and the resulting punishment or sentence. Additionally, it can be personified as justice or vengeance.
right (as self-evident), i.e. justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution)
The Greek word dikē means "right (as self-evident), i.e. justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution)," encompassing related ideas including judgment, punish, vengeance.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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This word acts as a root form.
Judgment & Justice Cluster
Words that share the same theological orbit.
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