◄ G1556 ►
ἐκδικέω
Transliteration
ekdikeo;
Pronunciation
ek-dik-eh'-o
Parts of Speech
v
Root Word (Etymology)
from 1558
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 2:442
KJV Translation Count — 6x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: avenge (5), revenge (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. to vindicate one's right, do one justice
a. to protect, defend, one person from another
2. to avenge a thing
a. to punish a person for a thing
Strong's Definitions
ek-dik-eh'-o; from (1558) (ἔκδικος); to vindicate, retaliate, punish: — a (re-) venge.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, G1556 me of mine adversary.
Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will G1556 her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
Dearly beloved, G1556 not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
And having in a readiness to G1556 all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and G1556 our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath G1556d the blood of his servants at her hand.