ἀδικία

adikiaNoun (Feminine)G0093

unrighteousness

From: from G94 (ἄδικος);

Short Definition

(legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.injustice
2.unrighteousness, iniquity
3.= ἀδίκημα, an unrighteous act
LXX Usage: for עָוֹן, פֶּשַׁע, עָוֶל, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

24 times

Appears 24 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
6
Luke
4
1 John
2
2 Peter
2
2 Thessalonians
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:6
  • 2 Peter 2:13
  • 2 Timothy 2:19
  • James 3:6
  • Luke 16:9

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