G476: ἀντίδικος
antídikos · “opponent”
Definition
an opponent (in a lawsuit); specially, Satan (as the arch-enemy)
KJV translates it as: adversary
Extended definition
(δίκη), [in LXX for רִיב ;]
as subst., an opponent in a lawsuit, adversary: Mat.5:25, Luk.12:58 18:3, 1Pe.5:8 (Cremer, 696; MM, VGT, see word).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G476 is translated
- adversary ×3
- accuser ×2
Bible verses with G476 (antídikos)
Antídikos appears in 4 verses.
- Matthew 5:25
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
- Luke 12:58
When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
- Luke 18:3
And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
- 1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: