Greek · G2190, G1343 · unreviewed

ἐχθρὲ πάσης δικαιοσύνης

Enemy · equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification

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ἐχθρός G2190 enemy

Pronunciation echthrós

Denotes personal hostility or enmity, not merely opposition; often used of Satan as humanity's spiritual adversary.

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δικαιοσύνη G1343 equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification

Pronunciation dikaiosýnē

Righteousness as God's character and covenant faithfulness, not merely human moral conformity to law

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What does ἐχθρὲ πάσης δικαιοσύνης (echthre pasēs dikaiosynēs) mean in the Bible?

ἐχθρός · δικαιοσύνη is a Greek word meaning "Enemy of all righteousness".

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Meaning

Enemy of all righteousness

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 13:25 · Matt 13:28 · Matt 13:39 · Rom 12:20 · 1 Cor 15:26 · Gal 4:16 · Jas 4:4 7×

Nominative · Plural · Masculine Matt 10:36 · Luke 19:43 · Rom 5:10 · Rom 11:28 · Heb 10:13 · Rev 11:12 6×

Genitive · Plural · Masculine Luke 1:71 · Luke 1:74 2×

Genitive · Singular · Masculine Luke 10:19 1×

Accusative · Plural · Masculine Matt 5:44 · Matt 22:44 · Mark 12:36 · Luke 6:27 · Luke 6:35 · Luke 19:27 · Luke 20:43 · Acts 2:35 · 1 Cor 15:25 · Phil 3:18 · Col 1:21 · Heb 1:13 · Rev 11:5 13×

Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 5:43 · 2 Thess 3:15 2×

Vocative · Singular · Masculine Acts 13:10 1×

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

1 Corinthians 15 — Christ Is Risen, the Dead Will Be Raised, and Death Will Be Destroyed Acts 13 — The Spirit Sends the Mission and the Word Turns to the Gentiles Acts 17 — The Gospel Reasoned from Scripture and Proclaimed to the Nations Acts 24 — Paul Before Felix: Resurrection Hope, Clear Conscience, and Coming Judgment Ephesians 6 — Household Faithfulness and Standing Firm in the Armor of God Galatians 2 — Justified by Faith: Gospel Unity, Apostolic Confrontation, and Life in Christ John 16 — The Spirit’s Convicting Witness, the Disciples’ Sorrow Turned to Joy, and Christ’s Victory over the World Luke 6 — The Lord of the Sabbath Forms a Kingdom People Mark 12 — The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering Matthew 10 — The Mission of the Twelve, Costly Witness, and Allegiance to Christ Matthew 13 — The Kingdom in Parables: Hearing, Hiddenness, Growth, Worth, and Judgment Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 22 — The Wedding Banquet, the King’s Invitation, and the Messiah Who Is David’s Lord Matthew 3 — The Forerunner, the Kingdom, and the Beloved Son Matthew 5 — Kingdom Blessedness, Fulfilled Law, and Heart-Level Righteousness Matthew 6 — Hidden Righteousness, the Father’s Reward, and Seeking First the Kingdom Philippians 1 — Gospel Partnership and Joyful Witness in Christ Philippians 3 — Counting All Things Loss and Pressing On Toward Christ Romans 1 — The Gospel Reveals the Righteousness of God and the Wrath of God Romans 10 — Christ the End of the Law and the Righteousness Received by Faith Romans 11 — The Remnant, the Grafted Gentiles, and the Mercy of God Toward Israel Romans 12 — Living Sacrifices, Renewed Minds, Humble Service, and Love Without Hypocrisy Romans 14 — Receiving One Another, Honoring the Lord, and Pursuing Peace in Matters of Conscience Romans 3 — All Under Sin and the Righteousness of God Revealed Through Faith in Christ Romans 4 — Abraham Justified by Faith and the Promise Secured by Grace Romans 5 — Peace with God, Rejoicing in Grace, and Life Through the One Man Jesus Christ Romans 6 — Dead to Sin and Alive to God in Christ Jesus Romans 9 — God’s Faithfulness, Sovereign Mercy, and Israel’s Stumbling Over Christ

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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