G1558

ἔκδικος

ekdikos

Adjective · From ἐκ (G1537) and δίκη (G1349)

From G1537 and G1349; carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher:—a (re-)venger.

Outline

without law and justice
exacting penalty from one

an avenger, punisher

Usages

Romans 13:4

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 revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Breakdown

he is the minister of God Esau. him that doeth evil Among the Israelites.

Precepts

Psalms 17:13

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1 Thessalonians 4:6

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

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