ἔκδικος
ekdikos (G1558)
avenging
AI Word Study
The Greek word ἔκδικος (ekdikos) is translated to "avenging". This indicates that the primary meaning of the word is related to taking revenge or retribution on behalf of someone who has been wronged. The semantic domain of Law & Justice suggests that this act of avenging is likely tied to upholding a sense of justice or righting a wrong. With only two occurrences in the Bible, it is likely that the usage of ἔκδικος is significant due to its limited appearance. The scarcity of its usage implies that the word is carefully chosen to convey a specific meaning or emphasis. The range of usage for ἔκδικος may involve a person or entity seeking revenge on behalf of another, which could be a family member, a community, or even God himself.
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for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this matter; because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.