Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
rightly
Usage: δικαίως adv. (δίκαιος, which see), [in LXX for צֶדֶק, etc. ;] __1. righteously: 1Co.15:34, 1Th.2:10, Tit.2:12. __2. justly: Luk.23:41, 1Pe.2:23.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1346
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
19
Books
12
Strong's G1346 Quick Answer
Strong's G1346 δικαίως (dikaios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dikaios (dik-ai'-ows) adv. 1. equitably [adverb from G1342] It has 19 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include justly and righteously. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
- Meaning
- dikaios (dik-ai'-ows) adv. 1. equitably [adverb from G1342]
- Usage
- 19 linked usages
- Books
- 12 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
- Usage Words
- justly and righteously
Meaning and Definition
dikaios (dik-ai'-ows) adv. 1. equitably [adverb from G1342] KJV: justly, (to) righteously(-ness) Root(s): G1342
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1346. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1346 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dikaios, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
justly
Luke 23:41
2×
righteously
Titus 2:12
2×
How Strong's G1346 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 7 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
- 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1346 (δικαίως) appears 14 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Enoch 106:18 — δικαιως
- 1 Enoch 107:2 — δικαιως
- 2 Maccabees 7:38 — δικαίως
- 2 Maccabees 9:6 — δικαίως
- 2 Maccabees 13:8 — δικαίως
Strong's G1346 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1346 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
Strong's G1346 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And he said, Rightly was his name called Jacob, for lo! this second time has he supplanted me; he has both taken my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing; and Esau said to his father, Hast thou not left a blessing for me, father?
And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear causes between your brethren, and judge rightly between a man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him.
Thou shalt justly pursue justice, that ye may live, and go in and inherit the land which the Lord thy God gives thee.
Strong's G1346 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
7 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and that in me and my brethren the wrath of the Almighty, which is justly brought upon all our nation, may cease.
and that most justly: for he had tormented other men’s bowels with many and strange torments.
for inasmuch as he had committed many sins about the altar, whose fire and ashes were holy, he received his death in ashes.
Strong's G1346 in 1 Enoch
2 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.
shall die [he and his sons shall be saved]. And now make known to thy son Lamech that he who has been born is in truth his son, and call his name Noah; for he shall be left to you, and he and his sons shall be saved from the destruction, which shall come upon the earth on account of all the sin and all the unrighteousness, which shall be consummated on the earth in his days. And after that there shall be still more unrighteousness than that which was first consummated on the earth; for I know the mysteries of the holy ones; for He, the Lord, has showed me and informed me, and I have read (them) in the heavenly tablets.
manner of good comes upon it. And now, my son, go and make known to thy son Lamech that this
Usage Excerpts
First 19 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1346.
And he said, Rightly was his name called Jacob, for lo! this second time has he supplanted me; he has both taken my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing; and Esau said to his father, Hast thou not left a blessing for me, father?
And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear causes between your brethren, and judge rightly between a man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him.
Thou shalt justly pursue justice, that ye may live, and go in and inherit the land which the Lord thy God gives thee.
Open your mouth and judge justly, and plead the cause of the poor and weak.
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
and that in me and my brethren the wrath of the Almighty, which is justly brought upon all our nation, may cease.
and that most justly: for he had tormented other men’s bowels with many and strange torments.
for inasmuch as he had committed many sins about the altar, whose fire and ashes were holy, he received his death in ashes.
and taking into consideration their constancy and fidelity toward us and toward our ancestors, we have, as we ought, acquitted them of every sort of charge.
So shall my works be acceptable, And then shall I judge thy people righteously, And be worthy to sit in my father’s seat.
Forsomuch then as thou art righteous thyself, thou orderest all things righteously: Thinking it not agreeable with thy power To condemn him that hath not deserved to be punished.
And punishments came upon the sinners Not without former signs by the force of thunders: For they suffered justly according to their own wickedness, Insomuch as they used a more hard and hateful behavior toward strangers.
shall die [he and his sons shall be saved]. And now make known to thy son Lamech that he who has been born is in truth his son, and call his name Noah; for he shall be left to you, and he and his sons shall be saved from the destruction, which shall come upon the earth on account of all the sin and all the unrighteousness, which shall be consummated on the earth in his days. And after that there shall be still more unrighteousness than that which was first consummated on the earth; for I know the mysteries of the holy ones; for He, the Lord, has showed me and informed me, and I have read (them) in the heavenly tablets.
manner of good comes upon it. And now, my son, go and make known to thy son Lamech that this
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1346, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 2 usages, 1 Enoch
Strong's G1346 FAQ
What does dikaios (δικαίως) mean?
Dikaios (Strong's G1346) is a Greek word most simply glossed "justly". dikaios (dik-ai'-ows) adv. 1. equitably [adverb from G1342]
How many times is dikaios (δικαίως) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 19 linked usages for Strong's G1346 across 12 books.
Where can I study dikaios (δικαίως) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1346 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
What English words translate dikaios (δικαίως)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as justly and righteously. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1346 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 7 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 2 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G1346, with linked reader references where each row is available.