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G95 · Greek · New Testament
ἀδίκως
adikōs
Adverb
unjustly, wrongfully

Definition

Adikōs (G95) is the adverb from adikos (unjust, G94), meaning to act in a way that is contrary to right (dikaios). It occurs once in the NT (1 Peter 2:19) in the context of suffering unjustly — bearing pain for doing good, as Christ did.

Usage & Theological Significance

Peter's use of adikōs elevates unjust suffering as a participation in Christ's passion. To suffer wrongfully and endure it patiently is a witness to the gospel. Jesus suffered adikōs supremely — condemned by false testimony, executed as innocent. His unjust death becomes the just foundation of our justification.

Key Bible Verses

1 Peter 2:19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly [adikōs].
1 Peter 2:20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
1 Peter 2:22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.
Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say?
Luke 23:41 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.

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