G5267
ὑπόδικος
under sentence, i.e. (by implication) condemned
Transliteration
hypódikosPronunciation
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under sentence, i.e. (by implication) condemned
ὑπόδικος(hypódikos)
Strong’s Definition
under sentence, i.e. (by implication) condemned
from G5259 (ὑπό) and G1349 (δίκη);
“Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.”
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Strong's G5267: A compound adjective joining hypo (under) with dikē (justice), meaning liable to judgment or accountable before justice. In biblical usage, it specifically describes humanity's universal accountability before God's righteous judgment.
U- Unveiling the Word
ὑπόδικος (hypodikos) combines ὑπό (hypo, "under") with δίκη (dikē, "justice"), creating a powerful legal term describing someone subject to judgment. In Romans 3:19, Paul uses this term to express humanity's universal accountability before God's judgment. The early church frequently employed this word to discuss human responsibility before divine law and the universal need for redemption. Today, it continues to emphasize both the reality of divine judgment and the universal need for salvation through the Messiah.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
Combined to mean "under justice/judgment"
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
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E - Exploring Similar Words
See G1777
See G2613
See G5265
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As an adjective, ὑπόδικος exhibits these features:
Examples of usage:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
The major lexicons emphasize ὑπόδικος's legal significance. BDAG highlights its use in expressing accountability before divine judgment. Thayer's notes its development from Greek legal terminology to theological usage. LSJ traces its use in classical legal contexts. Vine's connects it to Paul's doctrine of universal human guilt. Strong's emphasizes its compound nature suggesting subjection to justice. Moulton and Milligan document its frequent appearance in legal papyri dealing with liability and judgment.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Romans 3:19: "Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become [ὑπόδικος] guilty before God."
Additional References:
This word appears only once in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
ὑπόδικος powerfully expresses humanity's universal accountability before God's righteous judgment. Yet this sobering truth points us to the good news: while all are liable to judgment, King Jesus took our liability upon Himself. Through His sacrificial death, He provides the way for those under judgment to receive mercy and justification through faith in Him.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G5267: A compound adjective joining hypo (under) with dikē (justice), meaning liable to judgment or accountable before justice. In biblical usage, it specifically describes humanity's universal accountability before God's righteous judgment.
Part of speech: Adjective
Tags: judgment, accountability, justice, law, guilt, Romans, Paul's theology, divine justice, salvation, redemption