ἔκδικος (ékdikos) — A Venger
Greek word study: ἔκδικος (ékdikos), Strong's G1558. carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher
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carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher
KJV translation words: a (re-)venger
Strong's G1558 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 13:4 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:6.
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Verses (all 2)
- Romans 13:4 — ἔκδικος — an avenger
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 — ἔκδικος — avenging is
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G1349 δίκη (díkē).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1556 ἐκδικέω (ekdikéō).
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What does ékdikos (G1558) mean?
Carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher.
How is G1558 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1558 as: a (re-)venger.
How often does ἔκδικος (ékdikos) appear?
Strong's G1558 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 13:4 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:6.
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