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 timesAppears 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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