ἀντίδικος
antidikosopponentHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine5 occurrences3 books4 verses
Definition
ἀντίδικος, -ον
(δίκη), [in LXX for רִיב ;]
as subst., an opponent in a lawsuit, adversary: Matthew 5:25, Luke 12:58; 18:3, 1 Peter 5:8 (Cremer, 696; MM, VGT, see word).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Matthew 5:25ἀντιδίκῳ · adversary; ἀντίδικος · [he]Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
- Luke 12:58ἀντιδίκου · adversaryMake every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison.
- Luke 18:3ἀντιδίκου · adversaryAnd there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’
- 1 Peter 5:8ἀντίδικος · adversaryBe sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.