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ἔκδικος G1558

G1558 is the Greek word ἔκδικος, transliterated ékdikos. The King James Version most often renders it revenger.

Word: ἔκδικοςTransliteration: ékdikosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher.

Where it comes from

from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1349 (δίκη).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

revenger 1×avenger 1×

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

Verses using ἔκδικος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 13:4 · 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 revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

1 Thessalonians 4:6 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1558 mean?

G1558 is the Greek word ἔκδικος (ékdikos), meaning carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher.

How is G1558 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it revenger (1 time), avenger (1 time).

How many times does G1558 appear in the Bible?

ἔκδικος (ékdikos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1558 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1349 (δίκη).

Nearby entries

G1555 · ἐκδιηγέομαι — to narrate through wholly G1556 · ἐκδικέω — to vindicate, retaliate, punish G1557 · ἐκδίκησις — vindication, retribution G1559 · ἐκδιώκω — to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably G1560 · ἔκδοτος — given out or over, i.e. surrendered G1561 · ἐκδοχή — expectation

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