ἐκδικέω

ekdikeōVerbG1556

to avenge

From: from G1558 (ἔκδικος);

Short Definition

to vindicate, retaliate, punish

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to vindicate
2.to avenge
LXX Usage: for פָּקַד, נָקַם, שָׁפַט, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Revelation
2
2 Corinthians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 10:6
  • Luke 18:3
  • Luke 18:5
  • Revelation 19:2
  • Revelation 6:10

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