G1558

ἔκδικος 

Transliteration

ekdikos;

Pronunciation

ek'-dik-os

Parts of Speech

adj

Root Word (Etymology)

from 1537 and 1349

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 2:444

KJV Translation Count — 2x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: avenger (1), revenger (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. without law and justice
2. exacting penalty from one
a. an avenger, punisher

Strong's Definitions

ed'-dik-os; from (1537) (ἐκ) and (1349) (δίκη); carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher: — a (re-) venger.

Concordance Results Using KJV

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a G1558 to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

KJV

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the G1558 of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

KJV