ἀντίδικοςantídikos

as as a noun, an opponent in a lawsuit, adversary: Matthew 5:25, Luke 12:58, Luke 18:3, 1 Peter 5:8.

Greek (New Testament) · G476

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 5 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 5:25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison.
  • Luke 12:58 When you are on the way to court with your accuser, try to settle the matter before you get there. Otherwise, your accuser may drag you before the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, who will throw you into prison.
  • Luke 18:3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’
  • 1 Peter 5:8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.