Lexicon ekdikésis: Vengeance, retribution, justice, punishment Original Word: ἐκδίκησις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vengeance, punishment. From ekdikeo; vindication, retribution -- (a-, re-)venge(-ance), punishment. see GREEK ekdikeo HELPS Word-studies 1557 ekdíkēsis (a feminine noun derived from 1537 /ek, "out from and to" and 1349 /díkē, "justice, judge") – properly, judgment which fully executes the core-values (standards) of the particular judge, i.e. extending from the inner-person of the judge to its out-come (outcome). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ekdikeó Definition vengeance, vindication NASB Translation avenging of wrong (1), justice (2), punishment (1), retribution (1), vengeance (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1557: ἐκδίκησιςἐκδίκησις, ἐκδικήσεως, ἡ (ἐκδικέω, which see), the Sept. for נְקָמָה and נָקָם, פְּקֻדָּה, מִשְׁפָּט (Ezekiel 16:38; Ezekiel 23:45) and שְׁפָטִים; a revenging; vengeance, punishment: Romans 12:19 and Hebrews 10:30 from Deuteronomy 32:35; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Luke 21:22; ποιεῖν τήν ἐκδίκησιν τίνος, to vindicate one from wrongs, accomplish the avenging of, Luke 18:7f; τίνι, to avenge an injured person, Acts 7:24 (Judges 11:36); ἐκδίκησις τίνος, objec. genitive, the punishment of one, 1 Peter 2:14; διδόναι ἐκδίκησιν τίνι, to inflict punishment on (render vengeance to) one, 2 Thessalonians 1:8; cf. (Sir. 12:6); Ezekiel 25:14. (Polybius 3, 8, 10.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ἐκδικέω (ekdikeō), which means "to avenge" or "to vindicate."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of divine vengeance or retribution in the Old Testament is often expressed by the Hebrew word נָקָם (naqam), Strong's Hebrew 5358, which carries a similar meaning of avenging or taking vengeance. Another related term is פְּרָע (pera), Strong's Hebrew 6544, which can also denote retribution or punishment. These terms reflect the consistent biblical theme of God as the just judge who enacts vengeance on behalf of His people. Usage: The word ἐκδίκησις is used in the New Testament to describe the divine retribution or justice that God enacts. It is often associated with the idea of God’s righteous judgment against sin and wrongdoing. Context: The term ἐκδίκησις appears several times in the New Testament, emphasizing the theme of divine justice and retribution. It is used to convey the idea that God is the ultimate judge who will right the wrongs and bring justice to those who have been wronged. This concept is rooted in the understanding of God as a just and righteous being who cannot tolerate sin and injustice. Forms and Transliterations εκδικήσει εκδικήσεις εκδικήσεων εκδικησεως εκδικήσεως εκδικήσεώς ἐκδικήσεως εκδικησιν εκδίκησιν εκδίκησίν ἐκδίκησιν εκδικησις εκδικήσις εκδίκησις ἐκδίκησις εκδικητήν ekdikeseos ekdikēseōs ekdikḗseos ekdikḗseōs ekdikesin ekdikēsin ekdíkesin ekdíkēsin ekdikesis ekdikēsis ekdíkesis ekdíkēsisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 18:7 N-AFSGRK: ποιήσῃ τὴν ἐκδίκησιν τῶν ἐκλεκτῶν NAS: bring about justice for His elect KJV: not God avenge his own elect, INT: shall execute the avenging of the elect Luke 18:8 N-AFS Luke 21:22 N-GFS Acts 7:24 N-AFS Romans 12:19 N-NFS 2 Corinthians 7:11 N-AFS 2 Thessalonians 1:8 N-AFS Hebrews 10:30 N-NFS 1 Peter 2:14 N-AFS Strong's Greek 1557 |
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