ἔκδικος

ekdikosAdjectiveG1558

avenging

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1349 (δίκη);

Short Definition

carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher

Full Lexicon Entry

1.without law, unjust.
2.exacting penalty from., an avenger
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Thessalonians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:6
  • Romans 13:4

Go beyond grammar.

See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.

Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.