Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1557

Strong's G1557 · Greek

ἐκδίκησις

ekdikesis · /ek-dik'-ay-sis/

Number
G1557
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐκδίκησις
Transliteration
ekdikesis
Pronunciation
ek-dik'-ay-sis
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

from 1556; vindication, retribution:--(a-, re-)venge(-ance), punishment.

KJV: (a-, re-)venge(-ance), punishment

Root / derivation: from 1556

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐκδίκησις across 9 verses.

vengeance4×
avenge1×
avenged1×
punishment1×
revenge1×
shall1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke3 verses
Acts1 verse
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1557 (ekdikesis) mean?

from 1556; vindication, retribution:--(a-, re-)venge(-ance), punishment.

How many times does G1557 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1557 (ἐκδίκησις) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “vengeance.”

How is ekdikesis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1557 is rendered as “vengeance” (4×), “avenge” (1×), “avenged” (1×), “punishment” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐκδίκησις come from?

from 1556