δικαιοκρισία
dikaiokrisía
G1341 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A judgment or judicial decision characterized by fairness, impartiality, or uprightness. Denotes the act of passing sentence or judgment that is in accordance with what is equitable or morally right. The term emphasizes the just nature of the decision itself and may refer to judgment more generally or the specific process by which judgment is rendered.
Semantic Range
righteous judgment, just decision, equitable sentencing, judicial decision characterized by justice, fair or impartial judgment
Root / Etymology
Compound of δίκαιος (righteous, just) and κρίσις (judgment, decision). Refers to the concept of a just or righteous judicial decision, formed by combining ideas of justice and judicial action.
Historical & Contextual Notes
δικαιοκρισία is a late, primarily Hellenistic and early Christian Greek compound. It is a rare term, not widely attested in classical literature but found in some Hellenistic Jewish and early Christian writings (notably in Paul's letters in the New Testament). The formation suggests a focus on the inherent righteousness or equity of judicial decisions, distinct from mere judgment (κρίσις) by its explicit emphasis on justice. In the Septuagint and New Testament, δικαιοκρισία typically connotes a standard of justice that aligns with divine or ultimate standards, contrasting with human judicial failings. Standard English translations render the term as 'righteous judgment,' which captures the core sense but may obscure the emphasis on the judicial process grounded in justice. The term is constructed analogously to other Greek legal terms (e.g., δικαιοσύνη, δικαιοπραγία), centering justice as the defining feature of judgment.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from δίκαιος and κρίσις; a just sentence:--righteous judgment.
Root Family
δικαιο- + κρισ- (dikaiokrisía) — to deem just, to judge
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1341-01 |
δικαιοκρισίας | dikaiokrisias | N GEN F SG |
righteous judgment | of just judgment | of just judgment | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1341-01 |
Romans 2:5 | δικαιοκρισίας | dikaiokrisias | N GEN F SG |
righteous judgment | of just judgment | of just judgment |