ἐκδικέω (ekdikéō) — A Venge
Greek word study: ἐκδικέω (ekdikéō), Strong's G1556. to vindicate, retaliate, punish
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to vindicate, retaliate, punish
KJV translation words: a (re-)venge
Strong's G1556 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 18:3 and last appears in Revelation 19:2.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Luke 18:3 — ἐκδίκησόν — do avenge
- Luke 18:5 — ἐκδικήσω — I will avenge
- Romans 12:19 — ἐκδικοῦντες — avenging
- 2 Corinthians 10:6 — ἐκδικῆσαι — to avenge
- Revelation 6:10 — ἐκδικεῖς — you avenge
- Revelation 19:2 — ἐξεδίκησεν — He has avenged
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1558 ἔκδικος (ékdikos).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1557 ἐκδίκησις (ekdíkēsis).
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What does ekdikéō (G1556) mean?
To vindicate, retaliate, punish.
How is G1556 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1556 as: a (re-)venge.
How often does ἐκδικέω (ekdikéō) appear?
Strong's G1556 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 18:3 and last appears in Revelation 19:2.
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