δίκαιος
“correct, righteous, righteous”
Primary meaning: correct, righteous, righteous, righteous. Strong's: equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively). Lexical nuances: in early Gk. writers of persons, observant of δίκη , custom, rule, right, righteous in performing duties to gods and men ; of things, righteous , in accordance with right.
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G1349 (δίκη);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: יָשָׁר (upright, straight, pleasing) -> δίκαιος (correct, righteous, righteous)
LXX conceptual translation: צַדִּיק (righteous, just, innocent) -> δίκαιος (correct, righteous, righteous)
LXX conceptual translation: H5355 -> δίκαιος (correct, righteous, righteous)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where δίκαιος (dikaios) carries significant theological or narrative weight.