What does ἐν · ἐλάχιστος · ἄδικος mean in the Bible?
ἐν · ἐλάχιστος · ἄδικος is a Greek phrase meaning "unrighteous/dishonest in the least".
Greek · G1722, G1646, G94
ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ ἄδικος
"In," at, (up-)on, by, etc. · used as equivalent to ; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.) · unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
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ἐνG1722"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Pronunciationen
Denotes location, state, means, or mystical union; especially "in Christ" expressing the believer's spiritual position.
Open lexicon entry →ἐλάχιστοςG1646used as equivalent to ; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
Pronunciationeláchistos
Superlative intensity: smallest in rank or value, often emphasizing contempt or insignificance rather than literal size.
Open lexicon entry →ἄδικοςG94unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
Pronunciationádikos
Violates justice or righteousness; fundamentally opposed to δίκαιος, emphasizing moral wrongdoing not mere mistake.
Open lexicon entry →What does ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ ἄδικος (en elachistō adikos) mean in the Bible?
ἐν · ἐλάχιστος · ἄδικος is a Greek phrase meaning "unrighteous/dishonest in the least".
Full entry for ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ ἄδικος (G1722, G1646, G94) · Open the biblical lexicon
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for G1722, G1646, G94?
G1722, G1646, G94 is connected to 2,733 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. unrighteous/dishonest in the least
Source Gloss
unrighteous/dishonest in the least
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
This word appears as a noun across 1 case and number pattern. The form changes show how the word functions in a sentence; they do not change the basic lexical meaning by themselves.
Form patterns1Aligned forms2733
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Word Origins
ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ ἄδικος is built from these roots: