Lexical Definition
ἔκδικος ékdikos (ek'-dik-os) avenging G:A
from ἐκ and δίκη
a (re-)venger.
- carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἔκδικοσ | an avenger | Rom.13.4 |
| avenging | 1Thess.4.6 |
Abbott-Smith
** ἔκδικος, -ον (< δίκη), [in LXX: Wi 12:12, Si 30:6, IV Mac 15:29 * ;]
1. without law, unjust.
2. exacting penalty from; as subst., an avenger: Ro 13:4; seq. περί, I Th 4:6 (in π., a legal representative; Milligan, Th., l.c.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 13:4 |
| 1 Thessalonians | 4:6 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἔκδικος-ος, ον,
lawless, unjust, ἔκδικα πάσχω [Refs 4th c.BC+]; of persons, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -κως[Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II maintaining the right, avenging, ἔχει θεὸς ἔ. ὄμμα [LXX+1st c.AD+]
__II.2 substantive, avenger, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II.3 public advocate or prosecutor, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__II.4 generally, legal representative, [Refs 1st c.AD+]