αδικέω - to be unjust

G91

αδικέω

English spelling is adikeō

It is pronounced ad-ee-keh'-o

Definition from the Strong's Hebrew and Greek Dictionary - to be unjust, that is, (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically): - hurt, injure, be an offender, be unjust, (do, suffer, take) wrong.

The following scripture gives us an example of the Greek word adikeō.

He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches; He that overcomes will not be hurt of the second death. Revelation 2:11 NKJV

In order to get the full meaning of this use of the word adikeō as it is used in this text, we must also do a little research into the words that come just prior to this word. Even though the words "shall not be hurt" seem clear enough, what I learned was quite interesting as I researched the Greek translation for this phrase. The words "shall not" come from the following combination in the Greek translation. I included this definition also that you may view for your full benefit.

G3364

ου μή

English spelling is ou mē

It is pronounced oo may

Definition from the Strong's Hebrew and Greek Dictionary - a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all: - any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare G3378.

As you can see, the Greek language used this combination to create a stronger denial than in a typical use of the words "not" or "no" in a sentence. Comparing the instructions for a child to not open the door and to instruct a child to not ever walk in the street, we see the vast difference of the word "not" and it's purpose. The first use is mere guidance which comes with little consequence if not followed (unless it was the car door, of course), but the second instruction is a matter of life or death.

It is in this manner of speech that God has spoken to John concerning the assurance of the church of Smyrna that they which prevail "will not at all be unjust at the second death", at a time when we all stand before God at the Great White Throne of judgement. This is also documented in the scriptures found in Matthew 25, beginning with verse thirty-one.