ἔκδικος, -ον (δίκη), [in LXX: Wis.12:12, Sir.30:6, 4Ma.15:29 * ;] 1. without law, unjust. 2. exacting penalty from; as subst., an avenger: Rom.13:4; before περί, 1Th.4:6 (in π., a legal representative; Milligan, Th., l.with).† (AS)
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G1558 — ἔκδικος
ekdikos · avenging · Greek
2 tagged verse occurrences
Romans 13:4 · ἔκδικοςFor he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.1 Thessalonians 4:6 · ἔκδικοςand no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.