Dikaíōs — G1346

Definition

adverb

equitably

1. justly, agreeably to right
2. properly, as is right
3. uprightly, agreeably to the law of rectitude

Usually translated as

justly, righteously, righteousness

Origin

adverb from G1342

• díkaios (G1342)

Occurrences

Dikaíōs occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Luke 23:41 — And we indeed justly (δικαίως); for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
• 1 Corinthians 15:34 — Awake to righteousness (δικαίως), and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:10 — Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly (δικαίως) and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
• 1 Peter 2:23 — Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously (δικαίως):