nikos denotes a triumphant outcome, especially in statements about death and God’s gift.

The attested use chiefly concerns a triumphant outcome in relation to death: death is said to be swallowed up, challenged as lacking such an outcome, and contrasted with what God gives. A further occurrence places judgment in relation to that outcome.

1. Triumphant outcome in relation to death · dominant

   In 1 Corinthians 15:54, the accusative singular form occurs in the statement that death has been swallowed up; in 1 Corinthians 15:55, the nominative singular form is addressed as death’s possession; and in 1 Corinthians 15:57, the accusative singular form is what God gives. The APB renders these clauses with “victory.”

   1 Corinthians 15:541 Corinthians 15:551 Corinthians 15:57
2. Outcome toward which judgment is brought · rare

   In Matthew 12:20, the accusative singular form follows “judgment” in the clause describing its being brought forth to an outcome. The APB renders the clause “until he brings forth judgment to victory.”

   Matthew 12:20

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “victory” in all four verses, including death being swallowed up, death’s challenged claim, God’s gift, and judgment brought to that result. These renderings confirm the clauses’ overall presentation rather than isolate every contribution of the Greek term.