Greek · G1345 · unreviewed

δικαίωμα

An equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision

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δικαίωμα G1345
Pronunciation dikaíōma

What does δικαίωμα (dikaíōma) mean in the Bible?

δικαίωμα (dikaíōma) is a Greek word meaning "an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision". δικαίωμα, -τος, τ (δικαιόω), [in LXX most frequently for חֹק, in Ez, chiefly for מִשְׁפָּט, in Pss, τὰ δ. Refers to Christ’s righteous act leading to justification and life. This term runs through the canonical themes of Justice, Messiah.

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Meaning

an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision
Extended definition

A concrete expression of divine righteousness: ordinance, judicial verdict, or righteous deed.

(δικαιόω), [in LXX most frequently for חֹק, in Ez, chiefly for מִשְׁפָּט, in Pss, τὰ δ., frequently for פִּקּוּד ;] a concrete expression of righteousness, the expression and result of the act of δικαίωσις, "a declaration that a thing is δίκαιον, or that a person is δίκαιος," hence,

aan ordinance: δ. τ. θεοῦ, Rom.1:32; τ. κυρίου, Luk.1:6; τ. νόμου, Rom.2:26 8:4; λατρείας, Heb.9:1; σαρκός, Heb.9:10;
ba sentence: of acquittal, Rom.5:16 (also Rom.5:18; ICC, in l), or of condemnation; __(with) a righteous act: Rom.5:18 (RV), Rev.15:4 19:8 (on the usage of π., see MM, Exp., iii, xi).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Refers to Christ’s righteous act leading to justification and life. Romans 5:12-21
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Neuter Heb 9:10 · Rev 15:4 · Rev 19:8
Nominative · Singular · Neuter Rom 8:4
Genitive · Singular · Neuter Rom 5:18
Dative · Plural · Neuter Luke 1:6
Accusative · Singular · Neuter Rom 1:32 · Rom 5:16
Accusative · Plural · Neuter Rom 2:26 · Heb 9:1
Canonical Themes
JusticeMessiah
Biblical Occurrences

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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