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ἐκδικέω G1556

G1556 is the Greek word ἐκδικέω, transliterated ekdikéō. The King James Version most often renders it avenge.

Word: ἐκδικέωTransliteration: ekdikéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

to vindicate, retaliate, punish.

Where it comes from

from G1558 (ἔκδικος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

avenge 4×revenge 1×avenged 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: a (re-)venge.

Verses using ἐκδικέω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 18:3 · KJV

And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

Luke 18:5 · KJV

Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

Romans 12:19 · KJV

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

2 Corinthians 10:6 · KJV

And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Revelation 6:10 · KJV

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

Revelation 19:2 · KJV

For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1556 mean?

G1556 is the Greek word ἐκδικέω (ekdikéō), meaning to vindicate, retaliate, punish.

How is G1556 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it avenge (4 times), revenge (1 time), avenged (1 time).

How many times does G1556 appear in the Bible?

ἐκδικέω (ekdikéō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1556 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1558 (ἔκδικος).

Nearby entries

G1553 · ἐκδημέω — to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively) vacate or quit G1554 · ἐκδίδωμι — to give forth, i.e. (specially) to lease G1555 · ἐκδιηγέομαι — to narrate through wholly G1557 · ἐκδίκησις — vindication, retribution G1558 · ἔκδικος — carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher G1559 · ἐκδιώκω — to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably

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