Strongs Number: G1349
- Greek Word
- δίκη
- Transliteration
- dikē
- Phonetic
- dee'-kay
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
-
right (as self evident) that is justice (the principle a decision or its execution)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. custom, usage
2. right, just
3. a suit at law
4. a judicial hearing, judicial decision, esp. sentence of condemnation
5. execution of a sentence, punishment
a. to suffer punishment
6. the goddess Justice, avenging justice
- Origin
- Probably from G1166
- Bible Usage
- judgment punish vengeance.