δικαιόω
dikaioōVerbG1344
to justify
From: from G1342 (δίκαιος);
Short Definition
to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
Full Lexicon Entry
1.in cl.
awith accusative of thing(s), to deem right
bwith accusative of person(s), to do one justice; pass., δικαιοῦσθαι, to be treated rightly, opposite to ἀδικεῖσθαι.
2.In NT, as in LXX, and as usual with verbs in -*όω *from adjectives of moral meaning; (1) to show to be righteous
LXX Usage: chiefly for צָדַק pi., hi., (1) ; (2)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
35 timesAppears 35 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
14
Galatians
6
Luke
5
James
3
1 Corinthians
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 4:4
- Galatians 3:11
- Luke 16:15
- Romans 3:4
- Romans 4:5
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