Lexical Definition
ἀντίδικος antídikos (an-tid'-ee-kos) opponent G:N-M
from ἀντί and δίκη
adversary.
- an opponent (in a lawsuit)
- specially, Satan (as the arch-enemy)
Usage: 9 forms in 12 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀντιδίκῳ | accuser | Matt.5.25 |
| ἀντιδίκου | adversary | Luke.12.58 • Luke.18.3 |
| ἀντίδικοσ | accuser | Matt.5.25 |
| adversary | 1Pet.5.8 | |
| αντιδίκουσ | his opponents | LXX.Jer.50.34 |
| αντιδίκοισ | their opponents | LXX.Esth.8.11 |
| αντίδικόν | your opponent | LXX.Jer.51.36 |
| αντίδικοσ | opponent | LXX.Prov.18.17 |
| αντίδικον | his opponent | LXX.1Sam.2.10 • LXX.Hos.5.11 |
| αντίδικοί | your opponents | LXX.Isa.41.11 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀντίδικος, -ον (< δίκη), [in LXX for רִיב;]
as subst., an opponent in a lawsuit, adversary: Mt 5:25, Lk 12:58 18:3, I Pe 5:8 (Cremer, 696; MM, VGT, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 5:25 |
| Luke | 12:58 · 18:3 |
| 1 Peter | 5:8 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀντίδικος-ος, ον,
opponent or adversary in a suit, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: properly, the defendant, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; but also, the plaintiff, Lys7.13; ἀ. πρός τινα[Refs 5th c.BC+]:—generally, opponent, adversary, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἀληθινῶν ἀ. [[NT+1st c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Pet.5.8