δικαστής
dikastēsNoun (Masculine)G1348
magistrate
From: from a derivative of G1349 (δίκη);
Short Definition
a judger
Full Lexicon Entry
a judge: " (LXX) .
Synonyms
κριτής, WH. "gives prominence to the mental process" . δ. is the forensic term. In Attic law, the *δικασταί *were jurors, with a *κριτής *as presiding officer
LXX Usage: for שָׁפַט
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
2
Key Passages
- Acts 7:27
- Acts 7:35
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