Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1558
ἔκδικος
ekdikos · “avenging”
Used 2 times across 2 books
Definition
ἔκδικος, -ον
(δίκη), [in LXX: Wis.12:12, Sir.30:6, 4Ma.15:29 * ;]
1. without law, unjust.
2. exacting penalty from; as subst., an avenger: Rom.13:4; before περί, 1Th.4:6 (in π., a legal representative; Milligan, Th., l.with).†
(δίκη), [in LXX: Wis.12:12, Sir.30:6, 4Ma.15:29 * ;]
1. without law, unjust.
2. exacting penalty from; as subst., an avenger: Rom.13:4; before περί, 1Th.4:6 (in π., a legal representative; Milligan, Th., l.with).†
Where it appears
Romans1
1 Thessalonians1
In the text
Romans 13:4For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.1 Thessalonians 4:6That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
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