Definition
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: Romans 13:4; before περί, 1 Thessalonians 4:6 (in π., a legal representative; Milligan, Th., l.with).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Romans 13:4ἔκδικος · an agentFor 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 4:6ἔκδικος · will avenge…and 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.